What does the cryptic crossword clue "Food Napoleon and his entourage kept warm (4,2,8)" mean?

The definition is "Food". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). PIGS (synonym="Napoleon & co in Animal Farm") + IN (synonym="IN") + BLANKETS (synonym="kept warm") = PIGSINBLANKETS; definition: "Food" The answer is PIGSINBLANKETS.

Food Napoleon and his entourage kept warm (4,2,8)

Guardian Cryptic #28924 | 11 Across | 2022-11-25 flower

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