What does the cryptic crossword clue "Drink spiked by staff – sabotage (5,2)" mean?

The definition is "sabotage". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). CREW (synonym="staff") in SUP (synonym="Drink") = SCREWUP; definition: "– sabotage" The answer is SCREWUP.

Drink spiked by staff – sabotage (5,2)

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