What does the cryptic crossword clue "Bakers can use these good sieves (8)" mean?

The definition is "Bakers can use these". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). G (synonym="good") + RIDDLES (synonym="sieves") = GRIDDLES; definition: "Bakers can use these" The answer is GRIDDLES.

Bakers can use these good sieves (8)

Times Cryptic #28538 | 18 Across | 2023-02-28 flower

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