What does the cryptic crossword clue "Uncle Anselm's eating puts weight on the shoulders (6)" mean?

The definition is "puts weight on the shoulders". The wordplay uses a hidden word. Hidden (‘eaten by’) in UnCLE ANSelm – a weightlifting term The answer is CLEANS.

Uncle Anselm's eating puts weight on the shoulders (6)

Independent Cryptic #11861 | 5 Across | 2024-10-15 flower

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