What does the cryptic crossword clue "Sell hotel after unpleasant matter (4)" mean?

The definition is "Sell". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). PUS (synonym="thick yellowish fluid formed by suppuration, consisting of serum, white blood cells, bacteria and debris of tissue; unpleasant matter") + H (synonym="hotel") = PUSH The answer is PUSH.

Sell hotel after unpleasant matter (4)

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