What does the cryptic crossword clue "Said condition beginning to deteriorate (6)" mean?

The definition is "Said". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). STATE (synonym="condition") + D (first_letter="deteriorate") = STATED; definition: "Said" The answer is STATED.

Said condition beginning to deteriorate (6)

Independent Cryptic #1749 | 29 Across | 2023-09-03 flower

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