What does the cryptic crossword clue "Innovative act ruined with drapes (9)" mean?

The definition is "with drapes". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of ACTRUINED ("act ruined") [anagram: "Innovative"] = CURTAINED; definition: "with drapes" The answer is CURTAINED.

Innovative act ruined with drapes (9)

Guardian Cryptic #29006 | 27 Across | 2023-03-01 flower

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