Anagram letters written like this for solving clique, say? (2,1,6)

'anagram letters written like' is the definition.
I can't judge whether this definition defines the answer.

'for solving clique say?' is the wordplay.
I cannot really see how this works, but
'clique' could be 'circle' (I've seen this in another clue) and 'circle' is located in the answer.
The remaining letters 'ina' is a valid word which might be clued in a way I don't see.
This explanation may well be incorrect...

'this' is the link.

Can you help me to learn more?