What does the cryptic crossword clue "Protective clothing taken into a shower (6)" mean?

The definition is "shower". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). PPE (synonym="protective clothing") in PER (synonym="a") = PEPPER; definition: "shower" The answer is PEPPER.

Protective clothing taken into a shower (6)

Independent Cryptic #12029 | 5 Across | 2025-04-29 flower

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