What does the cryptic crossword clue "Victim needing help, according to the announcer (6)" mean?

The definition is "Victim". The wordplay uses a homophone (sounds like). Sounds like [according to the announcer] “succour” (help). ‘Succour’ is help provided in time of need but I’m not quite sure how ‘needing’ fits into the clue other than perhaps as a linking word that adds to the surface reading. The answer is SUCKER.

Victim needing help, according to the announcer (6)

Times Cryptic #28748 | 1 Down | 2023-10-31 flower

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