What does the cryptic crossword clue "Smoker among lots that are typically Scottish (8)" mean?

The definition is "that are typically Scottish". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). PIPE (synonym=""smoker"") in BAGS (synonym=""lots"") = BAGPIPES; definition: "that are typically Scottish" The answer is BAGPIPES.

Smoker among lots that are typically Scottish (8)

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