Spots gatecrashers hanging around (4)

I believe the answer is:

rash

'spots' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)

'gatecrashers hanging around' is the wordplay.
'around' indicates a hidden word.
'RASH' is hidden within 'gatecrashers hanging'.

(Other definitions for rash that I've seen before include "Harum-scarum" , "Hotheaded" , "Foolhardy with skin ailment" , "Headstrong" , "spate" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Times.

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