What does the cryptic crossword clue "Unconscious, having no lithium that's clear (7)" mean?

The definition is "c". The wordplay uses a deletion. OB (synonym="OB") + VIOUS (synonym="Unconscious") = OBVIOUS; definition: "that's clear" The answer is OBVIOUS.

Unconscious, having no lithium that's clear (7)

Guardian Cryptic #29010 | 20 Down | 2023-03-06 flower

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