What does the cryptic crossword clue "Blue cross set in plastic tie clip (8)" mean?

The definition is "clip". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of TIE (synonym="plastic") + CLIP (synonym="CLIP") + X (synonym="letter representing a cross") = EXPLICIT The answer is EXPLICIT.

Blue cross set in plastic tie clip (8)

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