What does the cryptic crossword clue "Go pale, threatening appearance at club (9)" mean?

The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). DISCO (synonym="DISCO") + LOUR (synonym="”threatening appearance at club”") = DISCOLOUR The answer is DISCOLOUR.

Go pale, threatening appearance at club (9)

Guardian Cryptic #29450 | 14 Across | 2024-08-01 flower

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