What does the cryptic crossword clue "Asian ready to use the bathroom after sport (5)" mean?

The definition is "Asian ready". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). RU (synonym="rugby union, so "sport"") + PEE (synonym=""to use the bathroom"") = RUPEE; definition: "Asian ready" The answer is RUPEE.

Asian ready to use the bathroom after sport (5)

Guardian Cryptic #29305 | 2 Down | 2024-02-14 flower

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