What does the cryptic crossword clue "Almost overwhelm gang? That's shocking (8)" mean?

The definition is "shocking". The wordplay uses charade, deletion. FLOOR (synonym of "overwhelm") + RING (synonym of "gang?") [curtailing: "Almost"]; definition: "shocking" The answer is FLOORING.

Almost overwhelm gang? That's shocking (8)

Guardian Cryptic #29328 | 25 Across | 2024-03-12 flower

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