What does the cryptic crossword clue "Soother, eg Assam? (4,3)" mean?

The definition is "Soother,". The wordplay uses a reversal. BACK (synonym="BACK") + RUB (synonym="RUB") = BACKRUB; definition: "Soother," The answer is BACKRUB.

Soother, eg Assam? (4,3)

Guardian Cryptic #29019 | 12 Across | 2023-03-16 flower

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