What does the cryptic crossword clue "Blew up school with unfashionable exterior (9)" mean?

The definition is "Blew up". The wordplay uses charade, container. ETON (synonym of "school") + DATED (synonym of "unfashionable") [container: "exterior"]; definition: "Blew up" The answer is DETONATED.

Blew up school with unfashionable exterior (9)

Times Cryptic #28643 | 28 Across | 2023-06-30 flower

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