What does the cryptic crossword clue "Beckettian state? (5)" mean?

The definition is "state?". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). AS (synonym="AS") + SAM (synonym="Beckettian") = ASSAM; definition: "state?" The answer is ASSAM.

Beckettian state? (5)

Times Cryptic #28871 | 9 Across | 2024-03-22 flower

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