What does the cryptic crossword clue "One tucking into food with pastry (6)" mean?

The definition is "pastry". The wordplay uses charade, container. AN (synonym of "One") + DISH (synonym of "food") [container: "tucking"]; definition: "pastry" The answer is DANISH.

One tucking into food with pastry (6)

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