What does the cryptic crossword clue "Commonly take the chill off and not leave a scrap (3,2)" mean?

The definition is "not leave a scrap". The wordplay uses a deletion. EAT (synonym="EAT") + UP (synonym="‘take the chill off’") = EATUP; definition: "not leave a scrap" The answer is EATUP.

Commonly take the chill off and not leave a scrap (3,2)

Guardian Cryptic #29327 | 19 Down | 2024-03-11 flower

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