What does the cryptic crossword clue "Drawer describing artist as 'more eager' (9)" mean?

The definition is "'more eager'". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). HIRST (synonym="artist { Damien Hirst }") in TIER (synonym="drawer {as in a drawn/tied game}") = THIRSTIER; definition: "'more eager'" The answer is THIRSTIER.

Drawer describing artist as 'more eager' (9)

Guardian Cryptic #28504 | 16 Down | 2021-07-22 flower

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