What does the cryptic crossword clue "Intimate shot of poor quality (6)" mean?

The definition is "quality". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). PAL (synonym of "Intimate") + TRY (synonym of "shot"); definition: "of poor quality" The answer is PALTRY.

Intimate shot of poor quality (6)

Independent Cryptic #1803 | 6 Across | 2024-09-15 flower

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