What does the cryptic crossword clue "King embraced by favourite in the night (8)" mean?

The definition is "in the night". The wordplay uses charade, container. K (synonym of "King") + DARLING (synonym of "favourite") [container: "embraced"]; definition: "in the night" The answer is DARKLING.

King embraced by favourite in the night (8)

Times Cryptic #29160 | 15 Across | 2025-02-22 flower

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