What does the cryptic crossword clue "Supplier of eggs mostly beset by small guy and comrade (8)" mean?

The definition is "comrade". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). OVAR (synonym="OVAR") in TICH (synonym="very small person; small guy") = TOVARICH; definition: "comrade" The answer is TOVARICH.

Supplier of eggs mostly beset by small guy and comrade (8)

Independent Cryptic #12050 | 22 Across | 2025-05-23 flower

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