What does the cryptic crossword clue "A rhyme is troublesome (8)" mean?

The definition is "troublesome". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). PER (synonym="PER") + VERSE (synonym="VERSE") = PERVERSE The answer is PERVERSE.

A rhyme is troublesome (8)

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