What does the cryptic crossword clue "Dawn French for one tucked into drink (5)" mean?

The definition is "Dawn". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). UN (synonym="French [word] for one") in SUP (synonym="drink") = SUNUP; definition: "Dawn" The answer is SUNUP.

Dawn French for one tucked into drink (5)

Guardian Cryptic #29606 | 27 Across | 2025-01-31 flower

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