What does the cryptic crossword clue "In a declamation contest, school scoffed (5)" mean?

The definition is "scoffed". The wordplay uses a homophone (sounds like). Sounds like (‘in a declamation contest’) ETON (‘school’). The answer is EATEN.

In a declamation contest, school scoffed (5)

Guardian Cryptic #29417 | 20 Across | 2024-06-24 flower

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