What does the cryptic crossword clue "Painful experience after bathing? (7)" mean?

The definition is "Painful experience after bathing?". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). SUNBURN (synonym of "Painful experience after bathing?") The answer is SUNBURN.

Painful experience after bathing? (7)

Guardian Cryptic #28351 | 16 Down | 2021-01-25 flower

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