What does the cryptic crossword clue "Penny-pinching company secures great deal (6)" mean?

The definition is "Penny-pinching". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). HEAP (synonym="great deal – happy memories of Jay Silverheels as Tonto!") in CO (synonym="company") = CHEAPO; definition: "Penny-pinching" The answer is CHEAPO.

Penny-pinching company secures great deal (6)

Times Cryptic #28538 | 20 Across | 2023-02-28 flower

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