What does the cryptic crossword clue "A pound off, pack with egg and pastry (4)" mean?

The definition is "pastry". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). FIL (synonym="FIL") + O (synonym="O") = FILO; definition: "pastry" The answer is FILO.

A pound off, pack with egg and pastry (4)

Times Cryptic #28529 | 22 Across | 2023-02-17 flower

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