What does the cryptic crossword clue "Italian scorer scores pig hides in the middle (8)" mean?

The wordplay uses a hidden word. Hidden (‘in the middle’) of scoRES PIG HIdes – we’d never heard of this composer The answer is RESPIGHI.

Italian scorer scores pig hides in the middle (8)

Independent Cryptic #12000 | 14 Across | 2025-03-26 flower