What does the cryptic crossword clue "Unexplained details of card game watched by detective (5,4)" mean?

The definition is "Unexplained details". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). LOO (synonym="card game") + SEEN (synonym="watched") + DS (synonym="Detective Sergeant") = LOOSE ENDS; definition: "Unexplained details" The answer is LOOSE ENDS.

Unexplained details of card game watched by detective (5,4)

Times Cryptic #28880 | 25 Across | 2024-04-02 flower

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