What does the cryptic crossword clue "Shoemaker's form, when visiting doctor, is desperate (4-4)" mean?

The definition is "desperate". The wordplay uses charade, container. LAST (synonym of "Shoemaker's form,") + AS (synonym of "when") + GP (synonym of "doctor,") [container: "visiting"]; definition: "desperate" The answer is LAST-GASP.

Shoemaker's form, when visiting doctor, is desperate (4-4)

Times Cryptic #28876 | 28 Across | 2024-03-28 flower

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