What does the cryptic crossword clue "Reticent about skin growth that's looking dark (7)" mean?

The definition is "looking dark". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). WART (synonym="skin growth") in SHY (synonym="reticent") = SWARTHY; definition: "looking dark" The answer is SWARTHY.

Reticent about skin growth that's looking dark (7)

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