What does the cryptic crossword clue "They might stick to bottom in rubbish (3,5)" mean?

The definition is "as underlined". The wordplay uses an anagram. HOT (synonym="HOT") + PANTS (synonym="PANTS") = HOTPANTS; definition: "as underlined" The answer is HOTPANTS.

They might stick to bottom in rubbish (3,5)

Guardian Cryptic #29454 | 6 Down | 2024-08-06 flower

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