What does the cryptic crossword clue "Bathes in hot water in bawdy-house (5)" mean?

The definition is "Bathes in hot water / bawdy-house". The wordplay uses a double definition. Double definition The answer is STEWS.

Bathes in hot water in bawdy-house (5)

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