What does the cryptic crossword clue "Ray indeed is happy (9)" mean?

The definition is "happy". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). LIGHT (synonym="“ray”") in DEED (synonym="DEED") = DELIGHTED; definition: "happy" The answer is DELIGHTED.

Ray indeed is happy (9)

Guardian Cryptic #28962 | 8 Down | 2023-01-09 flower

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