What does the cryptic crossword clue "Confess that hurts before Sally returns … (3,2)" mean?

The definition is "Confess". The wordplay uses a reversal. OW (synonym="that hurts!") + PUN (reversal="a joke, sally") = OWNUP; definition: "Confess" The answer is OWNUP.

Confess that hurts before Sally returns … (3,2)

Guardian Cryptic #29366 | 17 Across | 2024-04-25 flower

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