What does the cryptic crossword clue "Wearing spectacles to show wisdom (8)" mean?

The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). IN (synonym="wearing/clothed in") + SIGHTS (synonym="spectacles/places or events that are visually interesting") = INSIGHTS The answer is INSIGHTS.

Wearing spectacles to show wisdom (8)

Guardian Cryptic #29618 | 5 Down | 2025-02-14 flower

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