What does the cryptic crossword clue "Design unfinished and home undecorated (5)" mean?

The definition is "undecorated". The wordplay uses charade, deletion. PLAN (synonym of "Design") + IN (abbreviation of "home") [curtailing: "unfinished"]; definition: "undecorated" The answer is PLAIN.

Design unfinished and home undecorated (5)

Independent Cryptic #11711 | 16 Across | 2024-04-23 flower

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