What does the cryptic crossword clue "Branded waterway's name as being in wrong order (6)" mean?

The definition is "Branded". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). SEA (synonym="waterway") + RED (synonym="RED") = SEARED; definition: "Branded" The answer is SEARED.

Branded waterway's name as being in wrong order (6)

Guardian Cryptic #29160 | 25 Across | 2023-08-28 flower

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