What does the cryptic crossword clue "Well, I messed up with gala (muscle pain) (7)" mean?

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Well, I messed up with gala (muscle pain) (7)

Guardian Cryptic #29598 | 25 Across | 2025-01-22

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MY (well!) + (I GALA)*

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