What does the cryptic crossword clue "Drinking house left, I lost out (9)" mean?

The definition is "out". The wordplay uses anagram, charade. anagram of I ("I") + PUB (synonym of "Drinking house") + L (synonym of "left,") + SHED (synonym of "lost") = PUBLISHED; definition: "out" The answer is Published.

Drinking house left, I lost out (9)

Telegraph Prize Cryptic #3114 | 6 Down | 2021-06-27 flower

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