What does the cryptic crossword clue "Wanderer bathes old woman in green light (5)" mean?

The definition is "Wanderer". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). MA (synonym="old woman") in NOD (synonym="green light") = NOMAD; definition: "Wanderer" The answer is NOMAD.

Wanderer bathes old woman in green light (5)

Times Cryptic #28589 | 22 Across | 2023-04-28 flower

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