What does the cryptic crossword clue "Slippery types falling over support, being less alert (8)" mean?

The definition is "less alert". The wordplay uses a reversal. SLEE (synonym="SLEE") + PIER (synonym="‘support’") = SLEEPIER; definition: "less alert" The answer is SLEEPIER.

Slippery types falling over support, being less alert (8)

Guardian Cryptic #29102 | 25 Across | 2023-06-21 flower

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