What does the cryptic crossword clue "Fixed second drink and stopped working (8)" mean?

The definition is "Fixed". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). S (synonym of "second") + TEA (synonym of "drink") + DIED (synonym of "stopped working"); definition: "Fixed" The answer is STEADIED.

Fixed second drink and stopped working (8)

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