What does the cryptic crossword clue "Acting superior in station, drained by crime, runs away (8)" mean?

The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). SN (synonym="‘ S tatio N drained’") + OBBERY (synonym="‘crime’") = SNOBBERY The answer is SNOBBERY.

Acting superior in station, drained by crime, runs away (8)

Guardian Cryptic #29594 | 17 Down | 2025-01-17 flower