What does the cryptic crossword clue "Enthusiasts shelled food (4)" mean?

The definition is "Enthusiasts". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). NUT (synonym="food") + S (first_letter="shelled") = NUTS; definition: "Enthusiasts" The answer is NUTS.

Enthusiasts shelled food (4)

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