What does the cryptic crossword clue "Royal killer snake one caught in savoury jelly (5)" mean?

The definition is "savoury jelly". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). ASP (synonym="royal killer") + I (synonym="one") + C (synonym="caught") = ASPIC; definition: "savoury jelly" The answer is ASPIC.

Royal killer snake one caught in savoury jelly (5)

Times Cryptic #28721 | 19 Across | 2023-09-29 flower

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