What does the cryptic crossword clue "Vomit left by unknown drinker (6)" mean?

The definition is "drinker". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). BARF (synonym="vomit") + L (synonym="abbrev. for “left”") + Y (synonym="symbol for an unknown quantity in mathematics") = BARFLY; definition: "drinker" The answer is BARFLY.

Vomit left by unknown drinker (6)

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