What does the cryptic crossword clue "Most harsh-sounding notices in shop (8)" mean?

The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). SPIES (synonym="SPIES") in RAT (synonym="turn informant=”shop”") = RASPIEST The answer is RASPIEST.

Most harsh-sounding notices in shop (8)

Guardian Cryptic #29436 | 19 Down | 2024-07-16 flower

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