What does the cryptic crossword clue "Put straight crooked dealing (7)" mean?

The definition is "dealing". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of DEALING ("dealing") [anagram: "crooked"] = ALIGNED; definition: "Put straight" The answer is ALIGNED.

Put straight crooked dealing (7)

Guardian Cryptic #28944 | 26 Across | 2022-12-19 flower

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