What does the cryptic crossword clue "Tick isn't confused with insect (7)" mean?

The definition is "Tick". The wordplay uses anagram, charade. anagram of ISNT ("isn't") + ANT (abbreviation of "insect") [anagram: "confused"] = INSTANT; definition: "Tick" The answer is Instant.

Tick isn't confused with insect (7)

Telegraph Prize Cryptic #3090 | 18 Across | 2021-01-10 flower

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