What does the cryptic crossword clue "Exaltation and short satisfied expression for one in bed (8)" mean?

The definition is "one in bed". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). LARKS (synonym="the collective noun for larks is an ‘exaltation’") + PUR (synonym="PUR") = LARKSPUR; definition: "one in bed" The answer is LARKSPUR.

Exaltation and short satisfied expression for one in bed (8)

Guardian Cryptic #29103 | 2 Down | 2023-06-22 flower

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