What does the cryptic crossword clue "A worthless pint drunk brings a mild reprimand (4,2,3,5)" mean?

The definition is "reprimand". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of A + WORTHLESS + PINT = SLAPONTHEWRIST; definition: "reprimand" The answer is SLAPONTHEWRIST.

A worthless pint drunk brings a mild reprimand (4,2,3,5)

Daily Mail Cryptic #17043 | 26 Across | 2023-02-28 flower

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