What does the cryptic crossword clue "Thoroughly soppy git by place of retreat (6)" mean?

The definition is "Thoroughly soppy". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). SOD (synonym="a git/a unpleasant man") + DEN (synonym="a place of retreat/a room to relax in") = SODDEN; definition: "Thoroughly soppy" The answer is SODDEN.

Thoroughly soppy git by place of retreat (6)

Guardian Cryptic #28923 | 7 Down | 2022-11-24 flower

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