What does the cryptic crossword clue "Fun fellow quietly put down herbal tea (8)" mean?

The definition is "Fun fellow". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). P (abbreviation="quietly") + LAY (synonym="put") + MATE (synonym="tea") = PLAYMATE; definition: "Fun fellow" The answer is PLAYMATE.

Fun fellow quietly put down herbal tea (8)

Independent Cryptic #11761 | 1 Across | 2024-06-20 flower

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