What does the cryptic crossword clue "Deacon’s lot is somehow sad (12)" mean?

The definition is "sad". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of DEACONSLOTIS ("Deacon's lot is") [anagram: "somehow"] = DISCONSOLATE; definition: "sad" The answer is DISCONSOLATE.

Deacon’s lot is somehow sad (12)

Guardian Cryptic #29622 | 14 Across | 2025-02-19 flower

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