What does the cryptic crossword clue "Quietly made a bow, desperate for a drink (7)" mean?

The definition is "desperate for a drink". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). P (abbreviation="Quietly") + ARCHED (synonym="bow,") = PARCHED; definition: "desperate for a drink" The answer is PARCHED.

Quietly made a bow, desperate for a drink (7)

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