What does the cryptic crossword clue "Playwright inferior in companion to Equus? (7)" mean?

The definition is "Playwright". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). LOW (synonym of "inferior") + MARE (synonym of "companion to Equus?"); definition: "Playwright" The answer is MARLOWE.

Playwright inferior in companion to Equus? (7)

Times Cryptic #28600 | 11 Across | 2023-05-11 flower

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