What does the cryptic crossword clue "Talk given by drunk, describing Victorian streets after dark? (6)" mean?

The definition is "describing Victorian streets after dark?". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). GAS (synonym=""talk"") + LIT (synonym=""drunk"") = GASLIT The answer is GASLIT.

Talk given by drunk, describing Victorian streets after dark? (6)

Guardian Cryptic #28946 | 24 Down | 2022-12-21 flower

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