What does the cryptic crossword clue "Try to break into painting's special language (5)" mean?

The definition is "special language". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). GO (synonym=""try"") in ART (synonym=""painting"") = ARGOT; definition: "special language" The answer is ARGOT.

Try to break into painting's special language (5)

Guardian Cryptic #29112 | 4 Down | 2023-07-03 flower

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