What does the cryptic crossword clue "Coffee mug upended by daughter (5)" mean?

The definition is "Coffee". The wordplay uses charade, reversal. FACE (synonym of "mug") + D (synonym of "daughter") [reversal: "upended"]; definition: "Coffee" The answer is DECAF.

Coffee mug upended by daughter (5)

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