Saint who's after some eggs? (8)

I believe the answer is:

benedict

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'saint' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)

I can't explain the remainder of the clue.

(Other definitions for benedict that I've seen before include "Arnold, for example" , "Name of fifteen Popes" , "Previous Pope" , "Saint followed by an order of monks" , "Monk from 30 dn, founder of an order" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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