What does the cryptic crossword clue "MEP? Use him to spread an inoffensive word (9)" mean?

The definition is "inoffensive word". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of MEP? + USE + HIM = EUPHEMISM; definition: "inoffensive word" The answer is EUPHEMISM.

MEP? Use him to spread an inoffensive word (9)

Guardian Cryptic #22751 | 17 Across | 2003-02-11 flower

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