What does the cryptic crossword clue "Get up around noon to wash (5)" mean?

The definition is "Get". The wordplay uses charade, container. RISE (synonym of "Get up") + N (synonym of "noon") [container: "around"]; definition: "wash" The answer is RINSE.

Get up around noon to wash (5)

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