What does the cryptic crossword clue "A moralist with navy pants in charitable organisation (9,4)" mean?

The definition is "charitable organisation". The wordplay uses anagram, charade. anagram of MORALISTNAVY ("moralist with navy") [anagram: "pants"] + A (abbreviation of "A") = SALVATIONARMY; definition: "charitable organisation" The answer is SALVATION ARMY.

A moralist with navy pants in charitable organisation (9,4)

Times Cryptic #28862 | 9 Across | 2024-03-12 flower

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