What does the cryptic crossword clue "Spike, having mangled cigar: 'Grand to go uncivilised!' (8)" mean?

The definition is "uncivilised!'". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of BARB (synonym="spike") + CI (synonym="CI") + AR (synonym="AR") = BARBARIC; definition: "uncivilised!'" The answer is BARBARIC.

Spike, having mangled cigar: 'Grand to go uncivilised!' (8)

Guardian Cryptic #29085 | 5 Across | 2023-06-01 flower

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