What does the cryptic crossword clue "Wally bed-ridden student (4)" mean?

The definition is "Wally". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). L (synonym="abbreviation for learner, as in L-plate = student") in COT (synonym="a small bed") = CLOT; definition: "Wally" The answer is CLOT.

Wally bed-ridden student (4)

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