What does the cryptic crossword clue "Salt, it needs putting in container (7)" mean?

The definition is "Salt". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). IT (synonym="IT") in CRATE (synonym="container") = CITRATE; definition: "Salt," The answer is CITRATE.

Salt, it needs putting in container (7)

Times Cryptic #28646 | 2 Down | 2023-07-04 flower

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