What does the cryptic crossword clue "Struggle to take exam again outside school (6)" mean?

The definition is "Struggle". The wordplay uses charade, container. RESIT (synonym of "take exam again") + S (abbreviation of "school") [container: "outside"]; definition: "Struggle" The answer is RESIST.

Struggle to take exam again outside school (6)

Guardian Cryptic #28982 | 25 Across | 2023-02-01 flower

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