What does the cryptic crossword clue "17 cottage, bolted inside (7)" mean?

The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). RAN (synonym="bolted") in GITE (synonym="French cottage, often a holiday home") = GRANITE The answer is GRANITE.

17 cottage, bolted inside (7)

Guardian Cryptic #29433 | 1 Across | 2024-07-12 flower

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