What does the cryptic crossword clue "Frail stranger in empty doorway (7)" mean?

The definition is "Frail". The wordplay uses charade, container. ODDER (synonym of "stranger") + DY (letters from "doorway") [container: "in"]; definition: "Frail" The answer is DODDERY.

Frail stranger in empty doorway (7)

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