What does the cryptic crossword clue "Standing behind stuff inside motorway shop (7,7)" mean?

The definition is "motorway shop". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). FILLING (synonym="the stuff inside") + STATION (synonym="standing") = FILLING STATION; definition: "motorway shop" The answer is FILLING STATION.

Standing behind stuff inside motorway shop (7,7)

Times Cryptic #28665 | 24 Across | 2023-07-26 flower

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