What does the cryptic crossword clue "Clergymen you shouldn’t have over tucked into treats (7)" mean?

The definition is "Clergymen". The wordplay uses a reversal. AT (synonym="AT") in CURES (synonym="‘treats’ – medically not quite synonymous") = CURATES; definition: "Clergymen" The answer is CURATES.

Clergymen you shouldn’t have over tucked into treats (7)

Guardian Cryptic #29558 | 22 Across | 2024-12-05 flower

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