What does the cryptic crossword clue "Deliver large skewers for butcher (4)" mean?

The definition is "butcher". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). L (synonym="arge") in SAY (synonym="SAY") = SLAY; definition: "butcher" The answer is SLAY.

Deliver large skewers for butcher (4)

Independent Cryptic #11644 | 20 Down | 2024-02-05 flower

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