What does the cryptic crossword clue "Balls bowled at pens close to farmhouse to get pig out (7)" mean?

The definition is "out". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). OVER (synonym="Balls") + EAT (synonym="get") = OVEREAT; definition: "pig out" The answer is OVEREAT.

Balls bowled at pens close to farmhouse to get pig out (7)

Independent Cryptic #11913 | 11 Across | 2024-12-14 flower

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