What does the cryptic crossword clue "Crack cocaine handed down (5)" mean?

The definition is "Crack". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). C (first_letter="cocaine") + LEFT (synonym="handed") = CLEFT; definition: "Crack" The answer is CLEFT.

Crack cocaine handed down (5)

Guardian Cryptic #28982 | 2 Down | 2023-02-01 flower

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