What does the cryptic crossword clue "Massage feathers with difficulty at first (3,4)" mean?

The definition is "Massage". The wordplay uses acrostic, charade. RUB (synonym of "difficulty") [first letter: "at"] + DOWN (synonym of "feathers"); definition: "Massage" The answer is RUB DOWN.

Massage feathers with difficulty at first (3,4)

Times Cryptic #29068 | 11 Across | 2024-11-07 flower

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