What does the cryptic crossword clue "Scruffy dog follows student's charity procession (6)" mean?

The definition is "Scruffy". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). RAG (synonym="student charity") + TAG (synonym="to dog or follow") = RAGTAG; definition: "Scruffy" The answer is RAGTAG.

Scruffy dog follows student's charity procession (6)

Guardian Cryptic #25215 | 2 Down | 2011-01-10 flower

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