What does the cryptic crossword clue "Spots rare tree (4)" mean?

The definition is "Spots". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). R (first_letter="rare") + ASH (synonym="tree") = RASH; definition: "Spots" The answer is RASH.

Spots rare tree (4)

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