What does the cryptic crossword clue "Dog drinks and pants (5,6)" mean?

The definition is "pants". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). BOXER (synonym of "Dog") + SHORTS (synonym of "drinks"); definition: "pants" The answer is BOXER SHORTS.

Dog drinks and pants (5,6)

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