What does the cryptic crossword clue "Expert on ports, 90, stripped in embrace of profligate spender (4,6)" mean?

The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). INET (synonym="y") in WASTER (synonym=""profligate spender"") = WINETASTER The answer is WINETASTER.

Expert on ports, 90, stripped in embrace of profligate spender (4,6)

Guardian Cryptic #29501 | 22 Across | 2024-09-30 flower

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