What does the cryptic crossword clue "Rogue openly wrapping article in packaging material (9)" mean?

The definition is "material". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of THE (synonym="definite article") + OPENLY (synonym="OPENLY") = POLYTHENE; definition: "material" The answer is POLYTHENE.

Rogue openly wrapping article in packaging material (9)

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