What does the cryptic crossword clue "Ugly tie picked up by avowed liberal getting unwanted attention (9)" mean?

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Ugly tie picked up by avowed liberal getting unwanted attention (9)

Guardian Cryptic #29971 | 28 Across | 2026-04-03 flower

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