What does the cryptic crossword clue "Current Lord Lieutenant's not well (3)" mean?

The definition is "not well". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). I (abbreviation="Current") + L (abbreviation="Lord") + L (first_letter="Lieutenant's") = ILL; definition: "not well" The answer is ILL.

Current Lord Lieutenant's not well (3)

Daily Mail Cryptic #16654 | 16 Down | 2021-09-01 flower

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