What does the cryptic crossword clue "Destroy nasty coat whatever the consequences (9)" mean?

The definition is "whatever the consequences". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of NASTYCOAT ("nasty coat") [anagram: "Destroy"] = ATANYCOST; definition: "whatever the consequences" The answer is ATANYCOST.

Destroy nasty coat whatever the consequences (9)

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