What does the cryptic crossword clue "Sponge ass's back — pleased expression (6)" mean?

The definition is "Sponge". The wordplay uses a reversal. FOOL (reversal="ass") + AH (synonym="cry of pleasure=") = LOOFAH; definition: "Sponge" The answer is LOOFAH.

Sponge ass's back — pleased expression (6)

Guardian Cryptic #28351 | 4 Across | 2021-01-25 flower

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