What does the cryptic crossword clue "Awaiting attention gone noon and especially at night? (2,4,5)" mean?

The definition is "Awaiting attention". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of NOON (synonym="NOON") + ESP (synonym="especially") + LATE (synonym="at night") = ON ONES PLATE; definition: "Awaiting attention" The answer is ON ONES PLATE.

Awaiting attention gone noon and especially at night? (2,4,5)

Times Cryptic #28574 | 2 Down | 2023-04-11 flower

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