What does the cryptic crossword clue "Burnt offering, plain outrage (12)" mean?

The definition is "outrage". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). FRANK (synonym="plain") + INCENSE (synonym="outrage") = FRANKINCENSE; definition: "Burnt offering," The answer is Frankincense.

Burnt offering, plain outrage (12)

Telegraph Prize Cryptic #3035 | 1 Across | 2019-12-22 flower

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