What does the cryptic crossword clue "Damage soft cereal (5)" mean?

The definition is "Damage". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). P (abbreviation of "soft") + RICE (synonym of "cereal"); definition: "Damage" The answer is PRICE.

Damage soft cereal (5)

Guardian Cryptic #29155 | 12 Across | 2023-08-22 flower

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