What does the cryptic crossword clue "Plenty embrace new champ (5)" mean?

The definition is "champ". The wordplay uses charade, container. MUCH (synonym of "Plenty") + N (synonym of "new") [container: "embrace"]; definition: "champ" The answer is MUNCH.

Plenty embrace new champ (5)

Guardian Cryptic #29240 | 24 Across | 2023-11-29 flower

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