What does the cryptic crossword clue "Attempt nursing former queen where skin is treated (7)" mean?

The definition is "where skin is treated". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). ANNE (synonym="ANNE") in TRY (synonym="TRY") = TANNERY; definition: "where skin is treated" The answer is TANNERY.

Attempt nursing former queen where skin is treated (7)

Times Cryptic #29033 | 27 Across | 2024-09-27 flower

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