What does the cryptic crossword clue "Saviour does without offal (9)" mean?

The definition is "Saviour". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). LIVER (synonym="LIVER") in DEER (synonym="DEER") = DELIVERER; definition: "Saviour" The answer is DELIVERER.

Saviour does without offal (9)

Guardian Cryptic #27658 | 27 Across | 2018-11-05 flower

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