What does the cryptic crossword clue "Flower in field regularly surrounded by wind (6,4)" mean?

The definition is "Flower". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). IL (synonym="‘f I e L d regularly’") in EASTERLY (synonym="‘wind’") = EASTERLILY; definition: "Flower" The answer is EASTERLILY.

Flower in field regularly surrounded by wind (6,4)

Guardian Cryptic #29086 | 4 Down | 2023-06-02 flower

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