What does the cryptic crossword clue "Unfashionable affair, better (5)" mean?

The definition is "better". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). OUT (synonym="Unfashionable") + DO (synonym="affair,") = OUTDO; definition: "better" The answer is Outdo.

Unfashionable affair, better (5)

Telegraph Prize Cryptic #3022 | 25 Down | 2019-09-22 flower

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