What does the cryptic crossword clue "Notice the narrow opening at sea (6)" mean?

The definition is "sea". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). AD (abbreviation="Notice") + RIFT (synonym="opening") = ADRIFT; definition: "at sea" The answer is ADRIFT.

Notice the narrow opening at sea (6)

Guardian Cryptic #21681 | 5 Down | 1999-09-03 flower

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