What does the cryptic crossword clue "Looking for enlightenment they quickly run through plot (7)" mean?

The definition is "Looking for enlightenment". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). EMUS (synonym="they quickly run") in BED (synonym="BED") = BEMUSED; definition: "Looking for enlightenment" The answer is BEMUSED.

Looking for enlightenment they quickly run through plot (7)

Times Cryptic #29093 | 10 Across | 2024-12-06 flower

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