What does the cryptic crossword clue "Worry king's trapped by duty (8)" mean?

The definition is "Worry". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). ER (synonym="king") in EXCISE (synonym="duty") = EXERCISE; definition: "Worry" The answer is EXERCISE.

Worry king's trapped by duty (8)

Times Cryptic #28889 | 8 Down | 2024-04-12 flower

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