What does the cryptic crossword clue "Plain stewed prune acting as a spirit? (15)" mean?

The definition is "Plain". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of PRUNE (synonym="stewed") + POSSESSING (synonym="acting as a spirit that takes possession/has complete control over someone’s speech and actions") = UNPREPOSSESSING; definition: "Plain" The answer is UNPREPOSSESSING.

Plain stewed prune acting as a spirit? (15)

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