What does the cryptic crossword clue "Provide financial aid for lives overwhelmed by collapse (9)" mean?

The definition is "Provide financial aid for". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). IS (synonym="lives") in SUBSIDE (synonym="collapse") = SUBSIDISE; definition: "Provide financial aid for" The answer is SUBSIDISE.

Provide financial aid for lives overwhelmed by collapse (9)

Times Cryptic #29188 | 21 Across | 2025-03-27 flower

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