What does the cryptic crossword clue "Level dish of food with a starter for undergraduates (7)" mean?

The definition is "Level". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). PLATE (synonym="food") + A (from clue) + U (first_letter="undergraduates") = PLATEAU; definition: "Level" The answer is PLATEAU.

Level dish of food with a starter for undergraduates (7)

Daily Mail Cryptic #17436 | 20 Down | 2024-09-02 flower

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