What does the cryptic crossword clue "Start to put on pair of smalls and hug (5)" mean?

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Start to put on pair of smalls and hug (5)

Guardian Cryptic #28157 | 15 Across | 2020-06-11

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P[ut] + RE [on] + SS [pair of smalls]

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