What does the cryptic crossword clue "Government security agency almost charges Treasury scientist (7)" mean?

The definition is "scientist". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). MI (synonym="MI") in CHEST (synonym="treasury") = CHEMIST; definition: "scientist" The answer is CHEMIST.

Government security agency almost charges Treasury scientist (7)

Times Cryptic #28961 | 24 Across | 2024-07-05 flower

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