What does the cryptic crossword clue "Mercian king returning by wild desert covered in greenery (10)" mean?

The definition is "covered in greenery". The wordplay uses a reversal. anagram of OFFA (synonym="OFFA") + DESERT (synonym="DESERT") = AFFORESTED; definition: "covered in greenery" The answer is AFFORESTED.

Mercian king returning by wild desert covered in greenery (10)

Times Cryptic #28869 | 13 Across | 2024-03-20 flower

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