What does the cryptic crossword clue "Saint having something for breakfast, sandwiches run out (7)" mean?

The definition is "Saint". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). END (synonym="‘run out’") in BRAN (synonym="often with raisins, ‘something for breakfast’") = BRENDAN; definition: "Saint" The answer is BRENDAN.

Saint having something for breakfast, sandwiches run out (7)

Guardian Cryptic #28998 | 29 Across | 2023-02-20 flower

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