What does the cryptic crossword clue "Absent-minded drunk armed with gin (8)" mean?

The definition is "Absent-minded". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of ARMEDGIN ("armed with gin") [anagram: "drunk"] = DREAMING; definition: "Absent-minded" The answer is Dreaming.

Absent-minded drunk armed with gin (8)

Telegraph Prize Cryptic #3081 | 25 Across | 2020-11-08 flower

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