What does the cryptic crossword clue "Longed for secure editor (5)" mean?

The definition is "Longed". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). PIN (synonym="secure") + ED (abbreviation="editor") = PINED; definition: "Longed" The answer is PINED.

Longed for secure editor (5)

Daily Mail Cryptic #16966 | 6 Down | 2022-11-11 flower

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