What does the cryptic crossword clue "Whisper, about to go in to get clean (7)" mean?

The definition is "Whisper". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). RE (synonym=""about"") in BATHE (synonym=""to get clean"") = BREATHE; definition: "Whisper," The answer is BREATHE.

Whisper, about to go in to get clean (7)

Guardian Cryptic #28999 | 24 Across | 2023-02-21 flower

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