What does the cryptic crossword clue "Tusker has to be in pain, carrying round this on the face? (6,9)" mean?

The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). WALRUS (synonym="‘tusker’") + MOUSTACHE (synonym="MOUSTACHE") = WALRUSMOUSTACHE The answer is WALRUSMOUSTACHE.

Tusker has to be in pain, carrying round this on the face? (6,9)

Guardian Cryptic #29663 | 20 Across | 2025-04-08 flower

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