What does the cryptic crossword clue "Wished company finally made money (7)" mean?

The wordplay uses charade, parts. Y (last letter of "Wished company") + EARNED (synonym of "made money") [last letter: "finally"] The answer is YEARNED.

Wished company finally made money (7)

Guardian Cryptic #29465 | 15 Across | 2024-08-19 flower

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