What does the cryptic crossword clue "Surrounded by maidens, surrounded by helping hands (4)" mean?

The definition is "Surrounded by". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). M (synonym="maiden overs") in AID (synonym="helping hands") = AMID; definition: "Surrounded by" The answer is AMID.

Surrounded by maidens, surrounded by helping hands (4)

Times Cryptic #28768 | 13 Across | 2023-11-23 flower

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