What does the cryptic crossword clue "Casual squeezes, say: women's painful experience (3,3)" mean?

The definition is "Casual squeezes, say: women's". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). LEGWAX (synonym of "Casual squeezes, say: women's"); definition: "painful experience" The answer is LEGWAX.

Casual squeezes, say: women's painful experience (3,3)

Guardian Cryptic #27044 | 14 Across | 2016-11-17 flower

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