What does the cryptic crossword clue "Blacken name of woman in pub (7)" mean?

The definition is "Blacken name". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). ESME (synonym="woman") in BAR (synonym="pub") = BESMEAR; definition: "Blacken name" The answer is BESMEAR.

Blacken name of woman in pub (7)

Times Cryptic #28562 | 7 Down | 2023-03-28 flower

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