What does the cryptic crossword clue "Farm labourer holding hearts in game (8)" mean?

The definition is "Farm". The wordplay uses charade, container. PEASANT (synonym of "Farm labourer") + H (synonym of "hearts") [container: "in"]; definition: "game" The answer is PHEASANT.

Farm labourer holding hearts in game (8)

Times Cryptic #28073 | 1 Across | 2021-09-03 flower

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