What does the cryptic crossword clue "Fibres working loose in underpants (6)" mean?

The definition is "underpants". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of FIBRES ("Fibres") [anagram: "working"] = BRIEFS; definition: "underpants" The answer is BRIEFS.

Fibres working loose in underpants (6)

Guardian Cryptic #23250 | 17 Across | 2004-09-17 flower

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