What does the cryptic crossword clue "Wise knight entering lake (5)" mean?

The definition is "lake". The wordplay uses charade, container. N (abbreviation of "knight") + ERIE (synonym of "lake") [container: "entering"]; definition: "Wise" The answer is ERNIE.

Wise knight entering lake (5)

Independent Cryptic #11740 | 12 Across | 2024-05-27 flower

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