What does the cryptic crossword clue "Running about in the raw, pet, don't 5 down! (5,3,4,3)" mean?

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What is the answer to "Running about in the raw, pet, don't 5 down! (5,3,4,3)"?

The answer is Paint the town red.

Running about in the raw, pet, don't 5 down! (5,3,4,3)

Telegraph Prize Cryptic #3159 | 3 Down | 2022-05-08 flower

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