What does the cryptic crossword clue "Unknown quantity in series put me off, shocking then (9)" mean?

The definition is "Unknown quantity in series". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of PUT + ME + THEN = UMPTEENTH; definition: "Unknown quantity in series" The answer is UMPTEENTH.

Unknown quantity in series put me off, shocking then (9)

Guardian Cryptic #29206 | 9 Across | 2023-10-20 flower

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