What does the cryptic crossword clue "Trendy city where one avoids a complete soaking (3,4)" mean?

The definition is "where one avoids a complete soaking". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). HIP (synonym="HIP") + BATH (synonym="BATH") = HIP BATH The answer is HIP BATH.

Trendy city where one avoids a complete soaking (3,4)

Times Cryptic #28947 | 1 Across | 2024-06-19 flower

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