What does the cryptic crossword clue "Commercial break is lacking purpose (6)" mean?

The definition is "purpose". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). AD (synonym of "Commercial") + RIFT (synonym of "break"); definition: "lacking purpose" The answer is ADRIFT.

Commercial break is lacking purpose (6)

Guardian Cryptic #29053 | 20 Down | 2023-04-25 flower

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