What does the cryptic crossword clue "Superficial courtesy poet's lies ruined (9)" mean?

The definition is "Superficial courtesy". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of POET'S + LIES = POLITESSE; definition: "Superficial courtesy" The answer is POLITESSE.

Superficial courtesy poet's lies ruined (9)

Times Cryptic #29220 | 25 Across | 2025-05-03 flower

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