What does the cryptic crossword clue "Excessive deposit in heart may induce sweating there (3,3)" mean?

The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). OTT (synonym="over the top, excessive") in HUB (synonym="heart") = HOTTUB The answer is HOTTUB.

Excessive deposit in heart may induce sweating there (3,3)

Guardian Cryptic #29665 | 20 Down | 2025-04-10 flower

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