What does the cryptic crossword clue "Rubbish queen for King Edward, say (5)" mean?

The definition is "King Edward, say". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). TAT (synonym="Rubbish") + ER (abbreviation="queen") = TATER; definition: "King Edward, say" The answer is Tater.

Rubbish queen for King Edward, say (5)

Telegraph Prize Cryptic #3039 | 13 Across | 2020-01-19 flower

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