What does the cryptic crossword clue "Complain win against one side’s overshadowed (5)" mean?

The definition is "Complain". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). L (synonym="left, one side") in BEAT (synonym="win against") = BLEAT; definition: "Complain" The answer is BLEAT.

Complain win against one side’s overshadowed (5)

Guardian Cryptic #29442 | 12 Across | 2024-07-23 flower

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