What does the cryptic crossword clue "Sally's type, extremely imaginative (6)" mean?

The definition is "Sally". The wordplay uses charade, parts. SORT (synonym of "type,") + IE (middle of "imaginative") [outer letters: "extremely"]; definition: "Sally's" The answer is SORTIE.

Sally's type, extremely imaginative (6)

Times Cryptic #28855 | 14 Across | 2024-03-04 flower

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