What does the cryptic crossword clue "Put it on without being told? (7)" mean?

The definition is "Put". The wordplay uses charade, deletion. ASSUME (synonym of "Put") + PDQ (synonym of "on") [deletion: "without"]; definition: "told?" The answer is ASSUMED.

Put it on without being told? (7)

Guardian Cryptic #25665 | 4 Down | 2012-06-18 flower

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