What does the cryptic crossword clue "Fear being overwhelmed by germ in algae (7)" mean?

The definition is "algae". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). AWE (synonym="AWE") in SEED (synonym="SEED") = SEAWEED; definition: "algae" The answer is SEAWEED.

Fear being overwhelmed by germ in algae (7)

Times Cryptic #29153 | 10 Across | 2025-02-14 flower

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