What does the cryptic crossword clue "Giving in about gin, sadly, drinking fast (9)" mean?

The definition is "Giving in". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of RE (synonym="about") + GIN (synonym="GIN") + LENT (synonym="fast") = RELENTING; definition: "Giving in" The answer is RELENTING.

Giving in about gin, sadly, drinking fast (9)

Times Cryptic #28724 | 15 Down | 2023-10-03 flower

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