What does the cryptic crossword clue "Beset by trouble, degenerate shows sign of slowing down (5,5)" mean?

The definition is "down". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). RAKE (synonym="as in his Progress") in BLIGHT (synonym="BLIGHT") = BRAKE LIGHT The answer is BRAKE LIGHT.

Beset by trouble, degenerate shows sign of slowing down (5,5)

Times Cryptic #28906 | 15 Across | 2024-05-02 flower

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