What does the cryptic crossword clue "Splash that's more effective outside health resort (9)" mean?

The definition is "Splash". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). SPA (synonym="SPA") in BETTER (synonym="BETTER") = BESPATTER; definition: "Splash" The answer is BESPATTER.

Splash that's more effective outside health resort (9)

Times Cryptic #28717 | 15 Across | 2023-09-25 flower

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