What does the cryptic crossword clue "Taken unawares, general bitten by snake (6)" mean?

The definition is "Taken unawares". The wordplay uses charade, container. LEE (synonym of "general") + ASP (synonym of "snake") [container: "bitten"]; definition: "Taken unawares," The answer is ASLEEP.

Taken unawares, general bitten by snake (6)

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