What does the cryptic crossword clue "What tea bag does is ruined (4,2,3)" mean?

The definition is "is ruined". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). GOES (synonym="GOES") + TO (synonym="TO") + POT (synonym="POT") = GOESTOPOT; definition: "is ruined" The answer is GOESTOPOT.

What tea bag does is ruined (4,2,3)

Guardian Cryptic #29148 | 10 Across | 2023-08-14 flower

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