What does the cryptic crossword clue "Nasty, uncovering lechery in extreme cases (4)" mean?

The definition is "Nasty,". The wordplay uses charade, parts. UG (middle of "uncovering") + LY (middle of "lechery") [outer letters: "extreme"]; definition: "Nasty," The answer is UGLY.

Nasty, uncovering lechery in extreme cases (4)

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