What does the cryptic crossword clue "Get rid of undesirable impulse under pressure (5)" mean?

The definition is "Get rid of undesirable". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). P (synonym of "pressure") + URGE (synonym of "impulse"); definition: "Get rid of undesirable" The answer is PURGE.

Get rid of undesirable impulse under pressure (5)

Guardian Cryptic #29335 | 23 Down | 2024-03-20 flower

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