What does the cryptic crossword clue "Three schools needing repair to get drier (7,5)" mean?

The definition is "drier". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of THREESCHOOLS ("Three schools") [anagram: "to get"] = CLOTHESHORSE; definition: "drier" The answer is CLOTHESHORSE.

Three schools needing repair to get drier (7,5)

Guardian Cryptic #29227 | 9 Down | 2023-11-14 flower

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