What does the cryptic crossword clue "Some rock clubs plugging unhip Queen composition (7)" mean?

The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). OUT (synonym="unhip/out of fashion") + C (synonym="abbrev. for “clubs”, the suit in a deck of playing cards") + R (synonym="abbrev. for “Regina”/Queen") + OP (synonym="abbrev. for “opus”, a literary or musical composition") = OUTCROP The answer is OUTCROP.

Some rock clubs plugging unhip Queen composition (7)

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