What does the cryptic crossword clue "Insect heading off close to rug (6)" mean?

The definition is "Insect". The wordplay uses charade, deletion. NEAR (synonym of "close to") + WIG (synonym of "rug") [deletion: "heading off"]; definition: "Insect" The answer is EARWIG.

Insect heading off close to rug (6)

Times Cryptic #28562 | 11 Across | 2023-03-28 flower

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