What does the cryptic crossword clue "Have some meal, uncharged? Never (5)" mean?

The definition is "Have some meal, uncharged? Never / l, unch". The wordplay uses a hidden word. hidden word. The answer is LUNCH.

Have some meal, uncharged? Never (5)

Times Cryptic #29187 | 9 Across | 2025-03-26 flower