What does the cryptic crossword clue "Horse, for example, going around working prison (7)" mean?

The definition is "prison". The wordplay uses charade, reversal. DUN (synonym of "Horse,") + EG (abbreviation of "example,") + ON (synonym of "working") [reversal: "going"]; definition: "prison" The answer is DUNGEON.

Horse, for example, going around working prison (7)

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