What does the cryptic crossword clue "Trial in old era, disorderly (6)" mean?

The definition is "Trial". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of OLDERA ("old era,") [anagram: "disorderly"] = ORDEAL; definition: "Trial" The answer is Ordeal.

Trial in old era, disorderly (6)

Telegraph Prize Cryptic #3112 | 16 Across | 2021-06-13 flower

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