What does the cryptic crossword clue "Singer in time produces wrong notes (6)" mean?

The definition is "wrong notes". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). RAT (synonym="someone who “sings” = informs on another") in ERA (synonym="time") = ERRATA; definition: "wrong notes" The answer is ERRATA.

Singer in time produces wrong notes (6)

Independent Cryptic #11017 | 28 Across | 2022-02-03 flower

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