What does the cryptic crossword clue "It pains partner to adjust to something meaning "no sweat" (14)" mean?

The definition is "something meaning “no sweat”". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of IT + PAINS + PARTNER = ANTIPERSPIRANT; definition: "something meaning "no sweat"" The answer is ANTIPERSPIRANT.

It pains partner to adjust to something meaning "no sweat" (14)

Times Cryptic #29246 | 24 Across | 2025-06-03 flower

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