What does the cryptic crossword clue "Problem of island swathed in shade (8)" mean?

The definition is "Problem". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). IS (synonym="island") in NUANCE (synonym="shade.") = NUISANCE; definition: "Problem" The answer is NUISANCE.

Problem of island swathed in shade (8)

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