What does the cryptic crossword clue "Sorry semi reconstructed for miserable singer (9)" mean?

The definition is "singer". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of SORRYSEMI ("Sorry semi") [anagram: "reconstructed"] = MORRISSEY; definition: "singer" The answer is MORRISSEY.

Sorry semi reconstructed for miserable singer (9)

Guardian Cryptic #29377 | 15 Down | 2024-05-08 flower

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