What does the cryptic crossword clue "Accountant tucking into reddish-purple almondy biscuit (8)" mean?

The definition is "almondy biscuit". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). CA (synonym="accountant") in MAROON (synonym="reddish-purple") = MACAROON; definition: "almondy biscuit" The answer is MACAROON.

Accountant tucking into reddish-purple almondy biscuit (8)

Times Cryptic #29054 | 1 Across | 2024-10-22 flower

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