What does the cryptic crossword clue "Miscreant dragging no-good prude into false religion? (7)" mean?

The definition is "Miscreant". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). PRI (synonym="PRI") in CULT (synonym="false religion?") = CULPRIT; definition: "Miscreant" The answer is CULPRIT.

Miscreant dragging no-good prude into false religion? (7)

Times Cryptic #28589 | 9 Across | 2023-04-28 flower

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