What does the cryptic crossword clue "Keep taking ecstasy and be sick (5)" mean?

The definition is "be sick". The wordplay uses charade, container. HAVE (synonym of "Keep") + E (synonym of "ecstasy") [container: "taking"]; definition: "be sick" The answer is HEAVE.

Keep taking ecstasy and be sick (5)

Guardian Cryptic #29072 | 26 Across | 2023-05-17 flower

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