What does the cryptic crossword clue "Rubbish ex-PM, creating upset (6)" mean?

The definition is "upset". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). DIS (synonym="a spelling of") + MAY (synonym="ex-PM") = DISMAY; definition: "upset" The answer is DISMAY.

Rubbish ex-PM, creating upset (6)

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