What does the cryptic crossword clue "One over-indulger embracing another in tap (6)" mean?

The definition is "tap". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). PIG (synonym="another over-indulger") in SOT (synonym="over-indulger") = SPIGOT; definition: "tap" The answer is SPIGOT.

One over-indulger embracing another in tap (6)

Guardian Cryptic #29205 | 1 Across | 2023-10-19 flower

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