What does the cryptic crossword clue "Non-explicit quality of 10 with frilly clothing (7)" mean?

The definition is "Non-explicit quality". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). TEN (synonym="10: for once this isn’t a reference to a numbered clue elsewhere in the puzzle") in LACY (synonym="frilly") = LATENCY; definition: "Non-explicit quality" The answer is LATENCY.

Non-explicit quality of 10 with frilly clothing (7)

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