What does the cryptic crossword clue "Article on drink: a cause of pain (6)" mean?

The definition is "pain". The wordplay uses anagram, charade. anagram of A ("a") + AN (synonym of "Article") + GIN (synonym of "drink:") = ANGINA; definition: "cause of pain" The answer is ANGINA.

Article on drink: a cause of pain (6)

Guardian Cryptic #29011 | 8 Down | 2023-03-07 flower

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