What does the cryptic crossword clue "Romeo in wrapround, so to speak? (5)" mean?

The definition is "so to speak?". The wordplay uses a reversal. R (synonym="Romeo, NATO alphabet") in AGOT (synonym="”wraparound” TOGA =”wrap”") = ARGOT; definition: "so to speak?" The answer is ARGOT.

Romeo in wrapround, so to speak? (5)

Guardian Cryptic #29068 | 17 Across | 2023-05-12 flower

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