What does the cryptic crossword clue "Discouraging inaccurate activity on 13 (3-7)" mean?

The definition is "Discouraging". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). OFF (synonym="OFF") + PUTTING (synonym="PUTTING") = OFFPUTTING; definition: "Discouraging" The answer is OFFPUTTING.

Discouraging inaccurate activity on 13 (3-7)

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