What does the cryptic crossword clue "Polish author overwhelmed by death (5)" mean?

The definition is "Polish". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). ME (synonym="the author of this") in END (synonym="death") = EMEND; definition: "Polish" The answer is EMEND.

Polish author overwhelmed by death (5)

Times Cryptic #29031 | 28 Across | 2024-09-25 flower

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