What does the cryptic crossword clue "Loose horse in stall (5)" mean?

The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). GG (synonym="‘horse’") in BAY (synonym="‘stall’ in the sense of recess – and not a horse") = BAGGY The answer is BAGGY.

Loose horse in stall (5)

Guardian Cryptic #29387 | 23 Down | 2024-05-20 flower

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