What does the cryptic crossword clue "Gay piece has garbage prose needing a rewrite (7,5)" mean?

The definition is "Gay piece". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of GARBAGE + PROSE = BEGGARSOPERA; definition: "Gay piece" The answer is BEGGARSOPERA.

Gay piece has garbage prose needing a rewrite (7,5)

Guardian Cryptic #29349 | 11 Down | 2024-04-05 flower

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