What does the cryptic crossword clue "Rash's gone away on bust (8)" mean?

The definition is "Rash". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). OUT (synonym="away") + BREAK (synonym="bust") = OUTBREAK; definition: "Rash's" The answer is OUTBREAK.

Rash's gone away on bust (8)

Guardian Cryptic #29176 | 18 Down | 2023-09-15 flower

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