What does the cryptic crossword clue "Liberal German in game of chance (5)" mean?

The definition is "game of chance". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). L (abbreviation="Liberal") + OTTO (synonym="German") = LOTTO; definition: "game of chance" The answer is LOTTO.

Liberal German in game of chance (5)

Daily Mail Cryptic #17312 | 12 Down | 2024-03-12 flower

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