What does the cryptic crossword clue "Away from head, spots small rash (8)" mean?

The definition is "rash". The wordplay uses charade, deletion. FRECKLES (synonym of "spots") + S (abbreviation of "small") [deletion: "Away"]; definition: "rash" The answer is RECKLESS.

Away from head, spots small rash (8)

Times Cryptic #28627 | 1 Across | 2023-06-12 flower

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