What does the cryptic crossword clue "Accident finding king in pain (5)" mean?

The definition is "Accident". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). R (synonym="king") in PANG (synonym="pain") = PRANG; definition: "Accident" The answer is PRANG.

Accident finding king in pain (5)

Times Cryptic #28670 | 10 Across | 2023-08-01 flower

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