What does the cryptic crossword clue "The worse for wear, having only gin to drink? (3,2,2)" mean?

The definition is "The worse for wear". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). OUT (synonym="OUT") + OF (synonym="OF") + IT (synonym="Italian Vermouth") = OUT OF IT; definition: "The worse for wear," The answer is OUT OF IT.

The worse for wear, having only gin to drink? (3,2,2)

Times Cryptic #28558 | 17 Across | 2023-03-23 flower

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