What does the cryptic crossword clue "Smart visionary welcoming new tricks (9)" mean?

The definition is "tricks". The wordplay uses charade, container. CHIC (synonym of "Smart") + AERY (synonym of "visionary") + N (abbreviation of "new") [container: "welcoming"]; definition: "tricks" The answer is CHICANERY.

Smart visionary welcoming new tricks (9)

Times Cryptic #28907 | 15 Across | 2024-05-03 flower

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