What does the cryptic crossword clue "Hose on top of weed creates tricky situation (5,4)" mean?

The definition is "tricky situation". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). TIGHTS (synonym="Hose") + POT (synonym="weed") = TIGHT SPOT; definition: "tricky situation" The answer is TIGHT SPOT.

Hose on top of weed creates tricky situation (5,4)

Times Cryptic #28584 | 13 Down | 2023-04-22 flower

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