What does the cryptic crossword clue "Innkeeper conceals worried mind, being possible prey for the Devil? (8)" mean?

The definition is "possible prey for the Devil?". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of HOST (synonym="innkeeper") + MIND (synonym="MIND") = HINDMOST The answer is HINDMOST.

Innkeeper conceals worried mind, being possible prey for the Devil? (8)

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