What does the cryptic crossword clue "Amphibians with little energy – feet start to stumble (4)" mean?

The definition is "Amphibians". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). E (abbreviation="energy") + F (first_letter="feet") + T (first_letter="to") + S (first_letter="stumble") = EFTS; definition: "Amphibians" The answer is EFTS.

Amphibians with little energy – feet start to stumble (4)

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