What does the cryptic crossword clue "Terribly inert host becoming most prickly (9)" mean?

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Terribly inert host becoming most prickly (9)

Guardian Cryptic #29666 | 14 Down | 2025-04-11

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anagram/”Terribly” of (inert host)*

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