What does the cryptic crossword clue "Times creates puzzle that's rather dry (5,3)" mean?

The definition is "rather dry". The wordplay uses anagram, charade. anagram of CREATES ("creates") [anagram: "puzzle"] + X (abbreviation of "Times") = EXTRASEC; definition: "rather dry" The answer is EXTRASEC.

Times creates puzzle that's rather dry (5,3)

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