What does the cryptic crossword clue "A rug fades badly? Here's protection (9)" mean?

The definition is "protection". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of A + RUG + FADES = SAFEGUARD; definition: "protection" The answer is SAFEGUARD.

A rug fades badly? Here's protection (9)

Daily Mail Cryptic #17051 | 5 Down | 2023-03-10 flower

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