Messenger laid into another messenger (6)
I believe the answer is:
hermes
'messenger' is the definition.
(Greek messenger god)
'into another messenger' is the wordplay.
'into' says the answer is hidden in the clue.
'HERMES' is hidden within 'another messenger'.
'laid' is the link.
I am not very happy about this link. It may belong to another bit of the clue.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for hermes that I've seen before include "Messenger and herald of the gods" , "Greek god of commerce and theft" , "Greek messenger of the gods, like Roman Mercury" , "Greek messenger god" , "Winged messenger" .)