What does the cryptic crossword clue "Smartest form of bedding (8)" mean?

The definition is "bedding". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of SMARTEST ("Smartest") [anagram: "form"] = MATTRESS; definition: "bedding" The answer is MATTRESS.

Smartest form of bedding (8)

Guardian Cryptic #25605 | 13 Across | 2012-04-09 flower

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