What does the cryptic crossword clue "Shed tears over queen’s grave (5)" mean?

The definition is "Shed". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). SOB (synonym of "Shed tears") + ER (synonym of "queen's"); definition: "grave" The answer is SOBER.

Shed tears over queen’s grave (5)

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