What does the cryptic crossword clue "Difficulty leads to jazz singer making a complaint (7)" mean?

The definition is "a complaint". The wordplay uses acrostic, charade. RUB (synonym of "Difficulty") + ELLA (synonym of "jazz singer") [first letter: "leads"]; definition: "complaint" The answer is RUBELLA.

Difficulty leads to jazz singer making a complaint (7)

Guardian Cryptic #29035 | 17 Down | 2023-04-04 flower

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