What does the cryptic crossword clue "Judge has trouble with home getting cooler (9)" mean?

The definition is "cooler". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). J (abbreviation="Judge") + AIL (abbreviation="trouble") + HOUSE (synonym="home") = JAILHOUSE; definition: "cooler" The answer is JAILHOUSE.

Judge has trouble with home getting cooler (9)

Guardian Cryptic #29142 | 1 Across | 2023-08-07 flower

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