What does the cryptic crossword clue "Arguably, one proving journalist is clean? (8)" mean?

The definition is "clean". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). SHOWER (synonym of "Arguably, one proving") + ED (synonym of "journalist"); definition: "clean?" The answer is SHOWERED.

Arguably, one proving journalist is clean? (8)

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