What does the cryptic crossword clue "Fine American out of sorts, one getting pasta (7)" mean?

The definition is "pasta". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). F (abbreviation="Fine") + US (abbreviation="American") + ILL (synonym="out of sorts,") + I (abbreviation="one") = FUSILLI; definition: "pasta" The answer is FUSILLI.

Fine American out of sorts, one getting pasta (7)

Daily Mail Cryptic #17558 | 4 Down | 2025-02-19 flower

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