What does the cryptic crossword clue "Earnestly ask about home for creature (5)" mean?

The definition is "creature". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). IN (synonym=""home"") in BEG (synonym=""earnestly ask for"") = BEING; definition: "creature" The answer is BEING.

Earnestly ask about home for creature (5)

Guardian Cryptic #29112 | 9 Across | 2023-07-03 flower

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