What does the cryptic crossword clue "King of Northumbria emerged drained by victory (5)" mean?

The definition is "King of Northumbria". The wordplay uses charade, parts. ED (middle of "emerged") + WIN (synonym of "victory") [outer letters: "drained"]; definition: "King of Northumbria" The answer is EDWIN.

King of Northumbria emerged drained by victory (5)

Times Cryptic #28881 | 20 Across | 2024-04-03 flower

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