What does the cryptic crossword clue "Development almost completely engulfing yours truly's cafe (9)" mean?

The definition is "cafe". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). MINE (synonym="yours truly’s") in ESTAT (synonym="ESTAT") = ESTAMINET; definition: "cafe" The answer is ESTAMINET.

Development almost completely engulfing yours truly's cafe (9)

Times Cryptic #28700 | 9 Across | 2023-09-05 flower

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