What does the cryptic crossword clue "Widespread European employment for spa worker (8)" mean?

The definition is "Widespread". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). MASS (synonym="widespread") + E (synonym="E") + USE (synonym="USE") = MASSEUSE The answer is MASSEUSE.

Widespread European employment for spa worker (8)

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