What does the cryptic crossword clue "Informal market offering mostly crap, perhaps: footwear, booze (3,4,4)" mean?

The definition is "Informal market". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of CRA (synonym="CRA") + BOOTS (synonym="footwear") + ALE (synonym="drink") = CARBOOTSALE; definition: "Informal market" The answer is CARBOOTSALE.

Informal market offering mostly crap, perhaps: footwear, booze (3,4,4)

Guardian Cryptic #29018 | 23 Across | 2023-03-15 flower

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