What does the cryptic crossword clue "Humble cleric covering the Middle East (6)" mean?

The definition is "East". The wordplay uses charade, container. DEAN (synonym of "cleric") + ME (abbreviation of "Middle East") [container: "covering"]; definition: "Humble" The answer is DEMEAN.

Humble cleric covering the Middle East (6)

Guardian Cryptic #26478 | 7 Down | 2015-01-26 flower

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