What does the cryptic crossword clue "Button done on the outside, silk finally threaded through eyelet casually (6,3)" mean?

The definition is "Button". The wordplay uses an anagram. DE (synonym="‘ D on E on the outside’") + LETEKEY (synonym="LETEKEY") = DELETEKEY; definition: "Button" The answer is DELETEKEY.

Button done on the outside, silk finally threaded through eyelet casually (6,3)

Guardian Cryptic #28996 | 19 Across | 2023-02-17 flower

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