What does the cryptic crossword clue "Gently scuffed mat fills home — this one's in mine (6)" mean?

The definition is "this one's in mine". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of MAT (synonym="MAT") + IN (synonym="home") + P (synonym="gently") = PITMAN; definition: "this one's in mine" The answer is PITMAN.

Gently scuffed mat fills home — this one's in mine (6)

Guardian Cryptic #28951 | 5 Across | 2022-12-27 flower

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