What does the cryptic crossword clue "Downplay distress at dentures (10)" mean?

The definition is "Downplay". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of ATDENTURES ("at dentures") [anagram: "distress"] = UNDERSTATE; definition: "Downplay" The answer is UNDERSTATE.

Downplay distress at dentures (10)

Guardian Cryptic #29164 | 13 Down | 2023-09-01 flower

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