What does the cryptic crossword clue "Sweet basil and leek nearly prepared (7,4)" mean?

The definition is "Sweet". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of BASIL (synonym="BASIL") + AND (synonym="AND") + LEE (synonym="LEE") = ANISEED BALL; definition: "Sweet" The answer is ANISEED BALL.

Sweet basil and leek nearly prepared (7,4)

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