What does the cryptic crossword clue "Protest if area suffers in physical condition (5,2,6)" mean?

The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of PROTEST + IF + AREA = STATEOFREPAIR The answer is STATEOFREPAIR.

Protest if area suffers in physical condition (5,2,6)

Daily Mail Cryptic #17553 | 19 Across | 2025-02-12 flower