What does the cryptic crossword clue "Nervous about zany inferior (6)" mean?

The definition is "inferior". The wordplay uses charade, container. SHY (synonym of "Nervous") + ODD (synonym of "zany") [container: "about"]; definition: "inferior" The answer is SHODDY.

Nervous about zany inferior (6)

Times Cryptic #28600 | 1 Across | 2023-05-11 flower

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