What does the cryptic crossword clue "Cloth covering unacceptable stew (6)" mean?

The definition is "stew". The wordplay uses charade, parts. RAG (synonym of "Cloth") + OUT (synonym of "unacceptable") [outer letters: "covering"]; definition: "stew" The answer is RAGOUT.

Cloth covering unacceptable stew (6)

Guardian Cryptic #27445 | 19 Down | 2018-03-01 flower

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