What does the cryptic crossword clue "Delicatessen ceases stocking spirit (7)" mean?

The definition is "spirit". The wordplay uses a hidden word. Hidden in "delicatESSEN CEases stocking spirit" The answer is ESSENCE.

Delicatessen ceases stocking spirit (7)

Independent Cryptic #11775 | 21 Down | 2024-07-06 flower