What does the cryptic crossword clue "Michael Caine’s part in raw fuel source (9)" mean?

The definition is "source". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). ALFIE (synonym="Michael Caine") in COLD (synonym="raw") = COALFIELD The answer is COALFIELD.

Michael Caine’s part in raw fuel source (9)

Guardian Cryptic #29622 | 15 Down | 2025-02-19 flower

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