What does the cryptic crossword clue "Caught person keeping dry in state of distress (6)" mean?

The definition is "Caught". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). TT (synonym="abstainer from alcohol, ‘person keeping dry’") in NEED (synonym="‘state of distress’") = NETTED; definition: "Caught" The answer is NETTED.

Caught person keeping dry in state of distress (6)

Guardian Cryptic #29252 | 20 Down | 2023-12-13 flower

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