What does the cryptic crossword clue "Bread is being imported this month (5)" mean?

The definition is "month". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). IS (synonym="IS") in NAN (synonym="one of the spellings of a type of slightly leavened bread, used extensively in India and Pakistan") = NISAN; definition: "month" The answer is NISAN.

Bread is being imported this month (5)

Independent Cryptic #11863 | 19 Across | 2024-10-17 flower

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