What does the cryptic crossword clue "Extremely painful? In that case, take it easy, ... (6)" mean?

The definition is "Extremely painful?". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). SO (synonym="in that case") + REST (synonym="take it easy") = SOREST; definition: "Extremely painful?" The answer is SOREST.

Extremely painful? In that case, take it easy, ... (6)

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