What does the cryptic crossword clue "Disarming agent hurries to embrace Georgia (4,3)" mean?

The definition is "Disarming agent". The wordplay uses charade, container. TEARS (synonym of "hurries") + GA (synonym of "Georgia") [container: "embrace"]; definition: "Disarming agent" The answer is TEARGAS.

Disarming agent hurries to embrace Georgia (4,3)

Guardian Cryptic #27616 | 5 Down | 2018-09-17 flower

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