What does the cryptic crossword clue "Spy conceals missile in oil-producing plant (6)" mean?

The definition is "oil-producing plant". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). SAM (synonym="SAM") in SEE (synonym="spy") = SESAME; definition: "oil-producing plant" The answer is SESAME.

Spy conceals missile in oil-producing plant (6)

Times Cryptic #29211 | 6 Across | 2025-04-23 flower

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