What does the cryptic crossword clue "Under compulsion, you make irregular patterns (3-3)" mean?

The definition is "irregular patterns". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). TIED (synonym="Under compulsion") + YE (synonym="you") = TIEDYE; definition: "irregular patterns" The answer is TIEDYE.

Under compulsion, you make irregular patterns (3-3)

Guardian Cryptic #29696 | 27 Across | 2025-05-16 flower

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