What does the cryptic crossword clue "Sudden drop of current — flaw later rectified (9)" mean?

The definition is "Sudden drop of current". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of FLAWLATER ("- flaw later") [anagram: "rectified"] = WATERFALL; definition: "Sudden drop of current" The answer is WATERFALL.

Sudden drop of current — flaw later rectified (9)

Guardian Cryptic #25563 | 7 Down | 2012-02-20 flower

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