What does the cryptic crossword clue "Shade filling each old drain (3,4)" mean?

The definition is "drain". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). EA (synonym="ea. short for each") + TINT (synonym="Shade") + O (synonym="old") = EATINTO; definition: "drain" The answer is EATINTO.

Shade filling each old drain (3,4)

Guardian Cryptic #29353 | 5 Down | 2024-04-10 flower

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