What does the cryptic crossword clue "Contemptuous expression putting pressure on playwright (5)" mean?

The definition is "Contemptuous". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). P (synonym="pressure") + SHAW (synonym="SHAW") = PSHAW; definition: "Contemptuous expression" The answer is PSHAW.

Contemptuous expression putting pressure on playwright (5)

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