What does the cryptic crossword clue "Right in leaving out passage (7)" mean?

The definition is "passage". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). R (synonym="Right") in EXCEPT (synonym="leaving out") = EXCERPT; definition: "passage" The answer is EXCERPT.

Right in leaving out passage (7)

Guardian Cryptic #29017 | 21 Down | 2023-03-14 flower

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