What does the cryptic crossword clue "A loose pig is running wild, so say sorry (9)" mean?

The definition is "say sorry". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of ALOOSEPIG ("A loose pig") [anagram: "running"] = APOLOGISE; definition: "say sorry" The answer is APOLOGISE.

A loose pig is running wild, so say sorry (9)

Guardian Cryptic #23250 | 27 Across | 2004-09-17 flower

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