What does the cryptic crossword clue "Died, removing arrow - periodically being covered in mud, for example (5)" mean?

The definition is "covered in mud, for example". The wordplay uses a deletion. C (synonym="ro") + AKED (synonym=""died", removing (a") = CAKED The answer is CAKED.

Died, removing arrow - periodically being covered in mud, for example (5)

Guardian Cryptic #29029 | 13 Down | 2023-03-28 flower

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