What does the cryptic crossword clue "Stone set in ring farthest from centre (6)" mean?

The definition is "farthest from centre". The wordplay uses charade, container. ST (synonym of "Stone") + DIAL (synonym of "ring") [container: "set in"]; definition: "farthest from centre" The answer is DISTAL.

Stone set in ring farthest from centre (6)

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