What does the cryptic crossword clue "Supervisors inspired by alternative idea not referred to previously (14)" mean?

The definition is "referred to previously". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of FOREMEN (synonym="supervisors") + IDEA (synonym="IDEA") + NOT (synonym="NOT") = AFOREMENTIONED; definition: "referred to previously" The answer is AFOREMENTIONED.

Supervisors inspired by alternative idea not referred to previously (14)

Times Cryptic #29102 | 14 Across | 2024-12-17 flower

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