What does the cryptic crossword clue "Fish food: idiot has loads (8)" mean?

The definition is "Fish food". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). PLANK (synonym="idiot") + TON (synonym="loads") = PLANKTON; definition: "Fish food:" The answer is Plankton.

Fish food: idiot has loads (8)

Telegraph Prize Cryptic #3104 | 24 Across | 2021-04-18 flower

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