What does the cryptic crossword clue "Read of sloppy hat (6)" mean?

The definition is "hat". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of READOF ("Read of") [anagram: "sloppy"] = FEDORA; definition: "hat" The answer is FEDORA.

Read of sloppy hat (6)

Guardian Cryptic #26070 | 7 Down | 2013-10-04 flower

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