What does the cryptic crossword clue "Upset Eliot with wrong covers (6,2)" mean?

The definition is "covers". The wordplay uses a reversal. ST (synonym="ST") + AND (synonym="‘with’") + SIN (synonym="‘wrong’") = STANDSIN; definition: "covers" The answer is STANDSIN.

Upset Eliot with wrong covers (6,2)

Guardian Cryptic #29176 | 2 Down | 2023-09-15 flower

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