What does the cryptic crossword clue "Persian governor beginning to swig a gin? (6)" mean?

The definition is "Persian governor". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). S (first_letter="swig") + A (abbreviation="a") + TRAP (synonym="gin?") = SATRAP; definition: "Persian governor" The answer is SATRAP.

Persian governor beginning to swig a gin? (6)

Times Cryptic #29149 | 11 Across | 2025-02-10 flower

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