What does the cryptic crossword clue "Awful, boring cover of Smiths tracks (6)" mean?

The definition is "tracks". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). POOR (synonym="‘awful’") in SS (synonym="‘cover of S mith S ‘") = SPOORS; definition: "tracks" The answer is SPOORS.

Awful, boring cover of Smiths tracks (6)

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