What does the cryptic crossword clue "Secret coteries broken up (8)" mean?

The definition is "Secret". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of COTERIES ("coteries") [anagram: "broken up"] = ESOTERIC; definition: "Secret" The answer is ESOTERIC.

Secret coteries broken up (8)

Guardian Cryptic #25761 | 15 Across | 2012-10-08 flower

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