What does the cryptic crossword clue "Teacher digesting trashy paper, a formidable type (6)" mean?

The definition is "formidable type". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). RAG (synonym="trashy paper") in DON (synonym="teacher") = DRAGON; definition: "formidable type" The answer is DRAGON.

Teacher digesting trashy paper, a formidable type (6)

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