What does the cryptic crossword clue "Body of king found in thicket (6)" mean?

The definition is "Body". The wordplay uses charade, container. R (synonym of "king") + COPSE (synonym of "thicket") [container: "found in"]; definition: "Body" The answer is CORPSE.

Body of king found in thicket (6)

Guardian Cryptic #27658 | 21 Down | 2018-11-05 flower

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