What does the cryptic crossword clue "Stay after passport centre makes a bit of a mess (7)" mean?

The definition is "a bit of a mess". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). SP (synonym="ort") + LODGE (synonym=""stay"") = SPLODGE; definition: "mess" The answer is SPLODGE.

Stay after passport centre makes a bit of a mess (7)

Guardian Cryptic #29022 | 1 Across | 2023-03-20 flower

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