What does the cryptic crossword clue "Scatterbrained, as Dorothy may be called (5)" mean?

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Scatterbrained, as Dorothy may be called (5)

Guardian Cryptic #29411 | 26 Across | 2024-06-17

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DOTTY is a name, short for "Dorothy"

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