What does the cryptic crossword clue "Idiot in school's a pain (6)" mean?

The definition is "pain". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). TIT (synonym of "Idiot") + SCH (synonym of "school's"); definition: "pain" The answer is STITCH.

Idiot in school's a pain (6)

Guardian Cryptic #29008 | 5 Down | 2023-03-03 flower

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