What does the cryptic crossword clue "Pirate needing repair to globe (7)" mean?

The definition is "Pirate". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of TOGLOBE ("to globe") [anagram: "needing"] = BOOTLEG; definition: "Pirate" The answer is BOOTLEG.

Pirate needing repair to globe (7)

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