What does the cryptic crossword clue "Go pale, affected in crowded city (6)" mean?

The definition is "Go pale". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). HIT (synonym="affected") in WEN (synonym="crowded city") = WHITEN; definition: "Go pale," The answer is WHITEN.

Go pale, affected in crowded city (6)

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