What does the cryptic crossword clue "Earl's son in King Lear appearing in tattered garment (5)" mean?

The definition is "Earl’s son in King Lear". The wordplay uses a hidden word. Hidden in "earl's son in king lear appearing in tatterED GARment" The answer is EDGAR.

Earl's son in King Lear appearing in tattered garment (5)

Guardian Cryptic #29144 | 19 Across | 2023-08-09 flower

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