What does the cryptic crossword clue "Story told, clear twists around it (7)" mean?

The definition is "Story". The wordplay uses anagram, charade. anagram of CLEAR ("clear") + IT (synonym of "it") [anagram: "twists"] = RECITAL; definition: "Story told," The answer is Recital.

Story told, clear twists around it (7)

Telegraph Prize Cryptic #3097 | 17 Across | 2021-02-28 flower

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