What does the cryptic crossword clue "8 of 19? Something not worth having, I should add (6)" mean?

The definition is "8 of 19". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). TAT (synonym="poor quality items of e.g. clothing=") + TOO (synonym="I should add") = TATTOO; definition: "8 of 19?" The answer is TATTOO.

8 of 19? Something not worth having, I should add (6)

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