What does the cryptic crossword clue "Old marketplace importing new kind of yarn (6)" mean?

The definition is "kind of yarn". The wordplay uses charade, container. AGORA (synonym of "Old marketplace") + N (synonym of "new") [container: "importing"]; definition: "kind of yarn" The answer is ANGORA.

Old marketplace importing new kind of yarn (6)

Guardian Cryptic #29065 | 23 Across | 2023-05-09 flower

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