What does the cryptic crossword clue "Speak disparagingly of Danish outfit’s almost burning dish (5,3,2,4)" mean?

The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). ROAST (synonym="criticise, speak disparagingly of") + LEGO (synonym="Danish toy company") + FLAMB (synonym="FLAMB") = ROASTLEGOFLAMB The answer is ROASTLEGOFLAMB.

Speak disparagingly of Danish outfit’s almost burning dish (5,3,2,4)

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