What does the cryptic crossword clue "Former protectorate in Germany as Alan Davies describes (9)" mean?

The definition is "Former protectorate". The wordplay uses a hidden word. Hidden answer (. . . describes = contains) in [germa] NY AS ALAN D [avies]. Former name for Malawi (which was a British protectorate until 1964). The answer is NYASALAND.

Former protectorate in Germany as Alan Davies describes (9)

Independent Cryptic #11670 | 9 Across | 2024-03-06 flower

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