What does the cryptic crossword clue "Said why tucking into crab dish could be a danger, in the main (9)" mean?

The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of CRAB (synonym="CRAB") + DISH (synonym="DISH") + Y (synonym="“said why”") = CHARYBDIS The answer is CHARYBDIS.

Said why tucking into crab dish could be a danger, in the main (9)

Guardian Cryptic #29187 | 7 Down | 2023-09-28 flower

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