What does the cryptic crossword clue "Ludwig in bed, a heavenly body?! (5)" mean?

The definition is "body?!". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). ME (synonym="Ludwig") in COT (synonym="bed") = COMET; definition: "a heavenly body?!" The answer is COMET.

Ludwig in bed, a heavenly body?! (5)

Guardian Cryptic #29527 | 7 Down | 2024-10-30 flower

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