What does the cryptic crossword clue "With three copies Penny left one out which is complex (9)" mean?

The definition is "complex". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). IN (synonym="IN") + TRI (synonym="TRI") + CATE (synonym="=with three copies") = INTRICATE; definition: "complex" The answer is INTRICATE.

With three copies Penny left one out which is complex (9)

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