What does the cryptic crossword clue "Sudden financial gain means ruler overcomes misfortune (7)" mean?

The definition is "Sudden financial gain". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). ILL (synonym=""misfortune"") in KING (synonym=""ruler"") = KILLING; definition: "Sudden financial gain" The answer is KILLING.

Sudden financial gain means ruler overcomes misfortune (7)

Guardian Cryptic #28946 | 22 Across | 2022-12-21 flower

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