What does the cryptic crossword clue "People with servants reduced period in service (7)" mean?

The definition is "People with servants". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). TER (synonym="TER") in MASS (synonym="MASS") = MASTERS; definition: "People with servants" The answer is MASTERS.

People with servants reduced period in service (7)

Times Cryptic #29101 | 10 Across | 2024-12-16 flower

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