What does the cryptic crossword clue "Ideal stimulant to support mountain climbing (8)" mean?

The definition is "Ideal". The wordplay uses a reversal. PLA (synonym="PLA") + TONIC (synonym="‘stimulant’") = PLATONIC; definition: "Ideal" The answer is PLATONIC.

Ideal stimulant to support mountain climbing (8)

Guardian Cryptic #29656 | 17 Down | 2025-03-31 flower

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