What does the cryptic crossword clue "Whips offender has sliced through geezer (8)" mean?

The definition is "Whips". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). LAG (synonym="offender") in FELLA (synonym="geezer") = FLAGELLA; definition: "Whips" The answer is FLAGELLA.

Whips offender has sliced through geezer (8)

Guardian Cryptic #29593 | 20 Across | 2025-01-16 flower

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