What does the cryptic crossword clue "Maybe gather tight trousers for director (8)" mean?

The definition is "director". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). RUFF (synonym="RUFF") in TAUT (synonym="TAUT") = TRUFFAUT; definition: "director" The answer is TRUFFAUT.

Maybe gather tight trousers for director (8)

Times Cryptic #28762 | 26 Across | 2023-11-16 flower

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