What does the cryptic crossword clue "Cat gets over drugged state (4)" mean?

The definition is "Cat". The wordplay uses a reversal. UP (reversal="drugged") + MA (synonym="Massachusetts") = PUMA; definition: "Cat" The answer is PUMA.

Cat gets over drugged state (4)

Guardian Cryptic #29389 | 12 Across | 2024-05-22 flower

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