What does the cryptic crossword clue "Put out some books describing America (4)" mean?

The definition is "Put out". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). US (synonym=""America"") in OT (synonym="Old Testament, so "some books"") = OUST; definition: "Put out" The answer is OUST.

Put out some books describing America (4)

Guardian Cryptic #29149 | 21 Across | 2023-08-15 flower

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