What does the cryptic crossword clue "Cheap and nasty short containing rum (6)" mean?

The definition is "Cheap and nasty". The wordplay uses charade, container. SHY (synonym of "short") + ODD (synonym of "rum") [container: "containing"]; definition: "Cheap and nasty" The answer is SHODDY.

Cheap and nasty short containing rum (6)

Times Cryptic #28660 | 22 Across | 2023-07-20 flower

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