What does the cryptic crossword clue "Comparatively spicy dish tucked into by this person (7)" mean?

The definition is "Comparatively spicy". The wordplay uses charade, container. SAUCER (synonym of "dish") + I (abbreviation of "this person") [container: "tucked"]; definition: "Comparatively spicy" The answer is SAUCIER.

Comparatively spicy dish tucked into by this person (7)

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