What does the cryptic crossword clue "Prince wearing drunkard's hat (6)" mean?

The definition is "hat". The wordplay uses charade, container. P (abbreviation of "Prince") + TOPER (synonym of "drunkard's") [container: "wearing"]; definition: "hat" The answer is TOPPER.

Prince wearing drunkard's hat (6)

Guardian Cryptic #29323 | 21 Down | 2024-03-06 flower

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