What does the cryptic crossword clue "French composer emptied tray being full (7)" mean?

The definition is "being full". The wordplay uses charade, deletion. SATIE (synonym of "French composer") + TY (part of "tray") [gutting: "emptied"]; definition: "being full" The answer is SATIETY.

French composer emptied tray being full (7)

Independent Cryptic #11704 | 27 Across | 2024-04-15 flower

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