What does the cryptic crossword clue "One who's far from brilliant husband material (5)" mean?

The definition is "material". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). CLOT (synonym="one who’s far from brilliant") + H (synonym="husband") = CLOTH; definition: "material" The answer is CLOTH.

One who's far from brilliant husband material (5)

Guardian Cryptic #29191 | 26 Across | 2023-10-03 flower

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