What does the cryptic crossword clue "Extremely floury pork pies amidst eatables (8)" mean?

The definition is "Extremely floury". The wordplay uses charade, container. LIES (synonym of "pork pies") + MEAT (synonym of "eatables") [container: "amidst"]; definition: "Extremely floury" The answer is MEALIEST.

Extremely floury pork pies amidst eatables (8)

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