What does the cryptic crossword clue "Waste container readily inscribed with name of former PM (8)" mean?

The definition is "PM". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). PITT (synonym="name of former PM") in SOON (synonym="readily") = SPITTOON The answer is SPITTOON.

Waste container readily inscribed with name of former PM (8)

Guardian Cryptic #29547 | 4 Down | 2024-11-22 flower

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