What does the cryptic crossword clue "Drain of state by government (6)" mean?

The definition is "Drain". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). G (synonym of "government") + UTTER (synonym of "state"); definition: "Drain" The answer is GUTTER.

Drain of state by government (6)

Guardian Cryptic #29454 | 26 Across | 2024-08-06 flower

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