What does the cryptic crossword clue "Written from right to left, old Indonesian language (6)" mean?

The definition is "language". The wordplay uses charade, reversal. O (synonym of "old") + JAVAN (synonym of "Indonesian") [reversal: "Written"]; definition: "language" The answer is NAVAJO.

Written from right to left, old Indonesian language (6)

Times Cryptic #28816 | 1 Across | 2024-01-18 flower

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