What does the cryptic crossword clue "Upset around Gunners increased (9)" mean?

The definition is "increased". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). RA (synonym="abbreviation for the Royal Artillery regiment, known as the Gunners") in SPILLED (synonym="upset = knocked over") = SPIRALLED; definition: "increased" The answer is SPIRALLED.

Upset around Gunners increased (9)

Independent Cryptic #11723 | 29 Across | 2024-05-07 flower

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