What does the cryptic crossword clue "Tattoo received by old man less well — this might be required (10)" mean?

The definition is "this might be required". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). PA (synonym="old man") + INK (synonym="tattoo") + ILLER (synonym="less well") = PAINKILLER; definition: "this might be required" The answer is PAINKILLER.

Tattoo received by old man less well — this might be required (10)

Times Cryptic #29162 | 25 Across | 2025-02-25 flower

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