What does the cryptic crossword clue "Putting on a motley on pain of death? (2,8)" mean?

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Putting on a motley on pain of death? (2,8)

Times Cryptic #29357 | 26 Across | 2025-10-10

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anagram of (motley) PUTTING ON A

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