What does the cryptic crossword clue "Runner with zero energy (4)" mean?

The definition is "Runner". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). NIL (synonym of "zero") + E (synonym of "energy"); definition: "Runner" The answer is NILE.

Runner with zero energy (4)

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