What does the cryptic crossword clue "Tip plain vessel which may have tea in it (8)" mean?

The definition is "Tip". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). OVERT (synonym="plain") + URN (synonym="vessel which may have tea in it") = OVERTURN; definition: "Tip" The answer is OVERTURN.

Tip plain vessel which may have tea in it (8)

Times Cryptic #28588 | 8 Down | 2023-04-27 flower

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