What does the cryptic crossword clue "Charlie installing electrical unit in satire (7)" mean?

The definition is "satire". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). AMP (synonym="electrical unit") in LOON (synonym="Charlie") = LAMPOON; definition: "satire" The answer is LAMPOON.

Charlie installing electrical unit in satire (7)

Times Cryptic #29116 | 13 Across | 2025-01-02 flower

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