What does the cryptic crossword clue "Elite side failing to finish high calorie treat (8)" mean?

The definition is "treat". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). CREAM (synonym="elite") + TEA (synonym="elite") = CREAMTEA; definition: "treat" The answer is CREAMTEA.

Elite side failing to finish high calorie treat (8)

Independent Cryptic #12077 | 4 Across | 2025-06-24 flower

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