What does the cryptic crossword clue "Stickier contest devised for very clever person (6,9)" mean?

The definition is "very clever person". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of STICKIER + CONTEST = ROCKETSCIENTIST; definition: "very clever person" The answer is ROCKETSCIENTIST.

Stickier contest devised for very clever person (6,9)

Daily Mail Cryptic #17055 | 6 Down | 2023-03-16 flower

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