What does the cryptic crossword clue "Wise to swallow medicine when leaks happen (8)" mean?

The definition is "Wise". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). PILL (synonym=""medicine"") in SAGE (synonym=""wise"") = SPILLAGE The answer is SPILLAGE.

Wise to swallow medicine when leaks happen (8)

Guardian Cryptic #29441 | 7 Down | 2024-07-22 flower

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