What does the cryptic crossword clue "Champion providing support when overwhelmed by alcohol (7)" mean?

The definition is "Champion". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). POST (synonym="as a noun e.g. fence post") in ALE (synonym="”alcohol”") = APOSTLE; definition: "Champion" The answer is APOSTLE.

Champion providing support when overwhelmed by alcohol (7)

Guardian Cryptic #29457 | 5 Across | 2024-08-09 flower

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