What does the cryptic crossword clue "Put dull piece of cloth on table? (5,3)" mean?

The definition is "piece of cloth on table?". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). PLACE (synonym="PLACE") + MAT (synonym="MAT") = PLACE MAT The answer is PLACE MAT.

Put dull piece of cloth on table? (5,3)

Times Cryptic #29170 | 5 Down | 2025-03-06 flower

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