What does the cryptic crossword clue "Individual with no hope shot Norse queen (5)" mean?

The definition is "Individual". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). GO (synonym="=shot, stab, attempt") + N (synonym="=Norse") + ER (synonym="=queen, i.e. Elizabeth Regina") = GONER The answer is GONER.

Individual with no hope shot Norse queen (5)

Independent Cryptic #11946 | 12 Across | 2025-01-22 flower

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