What does the cryptic crossword clue "One venomous corner not half welcomed by the Kop (8)" mean?

The definition is "One venomous". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). COR (synonym="COR") in SPION (synonym="the Kop") = SCORPION; definition: "One venomous" The answer is SCORPION.

One venomous corner not half welcomed by the Kop (8)

Times Cryptic #28673 | 1 Across | 2023-08-04 flower

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