What does the cryptic crossword clue "Daddy Cool, not so free from stress (8)" mean?

The definition is "free from stress". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). PA (synonym of "Daddy") + IN (synonym of "Cool,") + LESS (synonym of "not"); definition: "free from stress" The answer is PAINLESS.

Daddy Cool, not so free from stress (8)

Times Cryptic #28586 | 28 Across | 2023-04-25 flower

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