What does the cryptic crossword clue "One who painted rubbish hotel floor (6)" mean?

The definition is "One who painted". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). ROT (synonym of "rubbish") + H (synonym of "hotel") + KO (abbreviation of "floor"); definition: "One who painted" The answer is ROTHKO.

One who painted rubbish hotel floor (6)

Times Cryptic #28676 | 29 Across | 2023-08-08 flower

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