What does the cryptic crossword clue "A favourite of Henry I reputedly beat at game (7)" mean?

The definition is "A favourite of Henry I reputedly". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). LAM (synonym="beat") + PREY (synonym="game") = LAMPREY The answer is LAMPREY.

A favourite of Henry I reputedly beat at game (7)

Times Cryptic #28709 | 27 Across | 2023-09-15 flower

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