What does the cryptic crossword clue "Nitwit poking second husband makes a bit of a scene (9)" mean?

The wordplay uses a hidden word. BACK (synonym="to second/to support") + CLOT (synonym="a nitwit/fool") + H (synonym="abbrev. for “husband”") = BACKCLOTH The answer is BACKCLOTH.

Nitwit poking second husband makes a bit of a scene (9)

Guardian Cryptic #29552 | 14 Down | 2024-11-28 flower

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