What does the cryptic crossword clue "Hated fancy curtains (5)" mean?

The definition is "curtains". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of HATED ("Hated") [anagram: "fancy"] = DEATH; definition: "curtains" The answer is DEATH.

Hated fancy curtains (5)

Guardian Cryptic #28946 | 16 Down | 2022-12-21 flower

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