What does the cryptic crossword clue "In a stupor, Tom perhaps needs a pick-me-up (9)" mean?

The definition is "In a stupor,". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). CAT (synonym="Tom") + A (from clue) + TONIC (synonym="pick-me-up") = CATATONIC; definition: "In a stupor," The answer is CATATONIC.

In a stupor, Tom perhaps needs a pick-me-up (9)

Independent Cryptic #1837 | 17 Across | 2025-05-11 flower

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