A racy egg container (5)

I believe the answer is:

spoon

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'container' is the definition.
(spoon is a kind of container)

I cannot understand how the rest of the clue works.

(Other definitions for spoon that I've seen before include "Ancient club" , "'He that sups with the devil should have a long . . . . .'" , "SECOND PART OF 15" , "One with bowl" , "Indulge in sentimental courtship - eating utensil" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.

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