What does the cryptic crossword clue "Can probably empty potty (5)" mean?

The definition is "potty". The wordplay uses charade, deletion. LOO (synonym of "Can") + PY (part of "probably") [gutting: "empty"]; definition: "potty" The answer is LOOPY.

Can probably empty potty (5)

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