What does the cryptic crossword clue "One way to get team something in a pie (9)" mean?

The definition is "One". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). MINCE (synonym="MINCE") + MEAT (synonym="MEAT") = MINCEMEAT; definition: "something in a pie" The answer is MINCEMEAT.

One way to get team something in a pie (9)

Guardian Cryptic #26703 | 16 Down | 2015-10-15 flower

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