What does the cryptic crossword clue "Old hat in good shape for suit, say (6)" mean?

The definition is "suit, say". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). OUT (synonym="Old hat") + FIT (synonym="good") = OUTFIT; definition: "suit, say" The answer is Outfit.

Old hat in good shape for suit, say (6)

Telegraph Prize Cryptic #3037 | 21 Down | 2020-01-05 flower

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