What does the cryptic crossword clue "Foul holes grew cleaner (6,3)" mean?

The definition is "cleaner". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of HOLESGREW ("holes grew") [anagram: "Foul"] = SHOWERGEL; definition: "cleaner" The answer is SHOWERGEL.

Foul holes grew cleaner (6,3)

Guardian Cryptic #29206 | 27 Across | 2023-10-20 flower

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