What does the cryptic crossword clue "Go, after throwing out rug (6)" mean?

The definition is "rug". The wordplay uses anagram, charade. anagram of OUT ("out") [anagram: "after"] + PEE (synonym of "Go,") = TOUPEE; definition: "rug" The answer is TOUPEE.

Go, after throwing out rug (6)

Guardian Cryptic #29022 | 22 Down | 2023-03-20 flower

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