What does the cryptic crossword clue "Spicy pepper in pan in South American country (8)" mean?

The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). POT (synonym="pan") in CHILE (synonym="South American country") = CHIPOTLE The answer is CHIPOTLE.

Spicy pepper in pan in South American country (8)

Guardian Cryptic #29271 | 9 Across | 2024-01-05 flower

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