What does the cryptic crossword clue "Dystopian tale of British boy and drug trafficker (5,6)" mean?

The definition is "Dystopian tale". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). B (synonym of "British") + LAD (synonym of "boy") + E (abbreviation of "drug") + RUNNER (synonym of "trafficker"); definition: "Dystopian tale" The answer is BLADERUNNER.

Dystopian tale of British boy and drug trafficker (5,6)

Guardian Cryptic #29162 | 11 Across | 2023-08-30 flower

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