What does the cryptic crossword clue "Shortened cryptic lamentations for the dead (9)" mean?

The definition is "lamentations for the dead". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of SHORTENED ("Shortened") [anagram: "cryptic"] = THRENODES; definition: "lamentations for the dead" The answer is THRENODES.

Shortened cryptic lamentations for the dead (9)

Times Cryptic #28900 | 14 Across | 2024-04-25 flower

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