What does the cryptic crossword clue "‘Eggs Placed Over Paving’ gains show prize (7)" mean?

The definition is "prize". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). SETT (synonym="a kind of paving") in ROE (synonym="fish eggs") = ROSETTE; definition: "prize" The answer is ROSETTE.

‘Eggs Placed Over Paving’ gains show prize (7)

Guardian Cryptic #29389 | 27 Across | 2024-05-22 flower

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