What does the cryptic crossword clue "Accept reason for pig being found outside border of sty? (7)" mean?

The definition is "Accept". The wordplay uses a deletion. WALL (synonym="possibly the border of a pigsty") in SOW (synonym="female pig") = SWALLOW; definition: "Accept reason for" The answer is SWALLOW.

Accept reason for pig being found outside border of sty? (7)

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