What does the cryptic crossword clue "How old clothes are rubbish! (7)" mean?

The definition is "rubbish!". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). GARB (synonym="GARB") + AGE (synonym="how old clothes are") = GARBAGE; definition: "rubbish!" The answer is GARBAGE.

How old clothes are rubbish! (7)

Guardian Cryptic #29391 | 5 Across | 2024-05-24 flower

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