What does the cryptic crossword clue "Confused Dane cornered by Claudius? There’s the rubbing (8)" mean?

The definition is "rubbing". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of NEAD (synonym="NEAD") + KING (synonym="‘Claudius?’ by example – there are many others than the one in Hamlet") = KNEADING; definition: "rubbing" The answer is KNEADING.

Confused Dane cornered by Claudius? There’s the rubbing (8)

Guardian Cryptic #29677 | 13 Across | 2025-04-24 flower

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