What does the cryptic crossword clue "Clearly bowled, as is fitting (8)" mean?

The definition is "Clearly". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). B (synonym="bowled") + RIGHTLY (synonym=""as is fitting"") = BRIGHTLY; definition: "Clearly" The answer is BRIGHTLY.

Clearly bowled, as is fitting (8)

Guardian Cryptic #29202 | 25 Across | 2023-10-16 flower

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