What does the cryptic crossword clue "Most painful? Then put your feet up (6)" mean?

The definition is "Most". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). SO (synonym="SO") + REST (synonym="REST") = SOREST; definition: "Most painful?" The answer is SOREST.

Most painful? Then put your feet up (6)

Guardian Cryptic #26086 | 19 Down | 2013-10-23 flower

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