What does the cryptic crossword clue "Cleaner in Post Office wearing fake ring (7)" mean?

The definition is "ring". The wordplay uses charade, container. SHAM (synonym of "fake") + PO (synonym of "Post Office") + O (abbreviation of "ring") [container: "wearing"]; definition: "Cleaner" The answer is SHAMPOO.

Cleaner in Post Office wearing fake ring (7)

Guardian Cryptic #29489 | 15 Across | 2024-09-16 flower

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