What does the cryptic crossword clue "Patience when abused may succeed in circling the world (4,4)" mean?

The definition is "Patience when abused may". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). EARTH (synonym="EARTH") in WIN (synonym="WIN") = WEARTHIN; definition: "Patience when abused may" The answer is WEARTHIN.

Patience when abused may succeed in circling the world (4,4)

Guardian Cryptic #27759 | 1 Down | 2019-03-04 flower

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