What does the cryptic crossword clue "Elicit fine punching fruit-picker in (5)" mean?

The definition is "Elicit". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). OK (synonym="=fine, all right") in EVE (synonym="=fruit-picker in Eden (=entry at 4") = EVOKE; definition: "Elicit" The answer is EVOKE.

Elicit fine punching fruit-picker in (5)

Independent Cryptic #11658 | 26 Across | 2024-02-21 flower

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