What does the cryptic crossword clue "One serves meat that’s more tough (7)" mean?

The definition is "One serves meat". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). BUTCHER (synonym of "One serves meat"); definition: "more tough" The answer is BUTCHER.

One serves meat that’s more tough (7)

Guardian Cryptic #29158 | 28 Across | 2023-08-25 flower

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