What does the cryptic crossword clue "Reportedly flog prisoner here (4)" mean?

The definition is "prisoner here". The wordplay uses a homophone (sounds like). CELL (sounds like "flog") [homophone: "Reportedly"]; definition: "prisoner here" The answer is CELL.

Reportedly flog prisoner here (4)

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