What does the cryptic crossword clue "Pair cycling around interrupts one who dislikes trouble (3,5)" mean?

The definition is "trouble". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). OTW (synonym="OTW") in HATER (synonym="HATER") = HOT WATER; definition: "trouble" The answer is HOT WATER.

Pair cycling around interrupts one who dislikes trouble (3,5)

Times Cryptic #29146 | 22 Across | 2025-02-06 flower

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