What does the cryptic crossword clue "Tribe taking in drug, or not (5)" mean?

The definition is "not". The wordplay uses charade, container. CLAN (synonym of "Tribe") + E (abbreviation of "drug,") [container: "taking"]; definition: "not" The answer is CLEAN.

Tribe taking in drug, or not (5)

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