What does the cryptic crossword clue "Two painters blended in red mark (4,4,5)" mean?

The definition is "red mark". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of TWO + PAINTERS + IN = PORTWINESTAIN; definition: "red mark" The answer is PORTWINESTAIN.

Two painters blended in red mark (4,4,5)

Guardian Cryptic #25986 | 8 Down | 2013-06-28 flower

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