What does the cryptic crossword clue "Dark here? Problem getting top off underwear (5)" mean?

The definition is "Dark here". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). UM (synonym=""problem", getting top (letter") + BRA (synonym=""undeerwear"") = UMBRA; definition: "Dark here?" The answer is UMBRA.

Dark here? Problem getting top off underwear (5)

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