What does the cryptic crossword clue "Grumble about state briefly wishing to please (11)" mean?

The definition is "wishing to please". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). SA (synonym="SA") in COMPLAINT (synonym="grumble") = COMPLAISANT; definition: "wishing to please" The answer is COMPLAISANT.

Grumble about state briefly wishing to please (11)

Times Cryptic #28643 | 17 Across | 2023-06-30 flower

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