What does the cryptic crossword clue "Trouble poking nurse’s rear (4,3)" mean?

The definition is "rear". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). AIL (synonym="”Trouble”") in TEND (synonym="”nurse” as a verb") = TAILEND; definition: "rear" The answer is TAILEND.

Trouble poking nurse’s rear (4,3)

Guardian Cryptic #29383 | 23 Across | 2024-05-15 flower

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