What does the cryptic crossword clue "He follows Nick, losing task finally: a comfortable position (5)" mean?

The definition is "a comfortable position". The wordplay uses a deletion. NIC (synonym="k") + HE (synonym="HE") = NICHE; definition: "a comfortable position" The answer is NICHE.

He follows Nick, losing task finally: a comfortable position (5)

Guardian Cryptic #29186 | 24 Down | 2023-09-27 flower

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