What does the cryptic crossword clue "Off-colour and about to enter shaft (4)" mean?

The definition is "Off-colour". The wordplay uses charade, container. C (synonym of "about") + RAY (synonym of "shaft") [container: "enter"]; definition: "Off-colour" The answer is RACY.

Off-colour and about to enter shaft (4)

Guardian Cryptic #28963 | 21 Across | 2023-01-10 flower

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