What does the cryptic crossword clue "Hunger when in range of where food is made (7)" mean?

The definition is "where food is made". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). ITCH (synonym="”Hunger”") in KEN (synonym="”range” [of knowledge or understanding]") = KITCHEN; definition: "where food is made" The answer is KITCHEN.

Hunger when in range of where food is made (7)

Guardian Cryptic #29316 | 1 Across | 2024-02-27 flower

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