What does the cryptic crossword clue "Like some food and drink to restrict slight depression (2,5)" mean?

The definition is "depression". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). DENT (synonym="DENT") in ALE (synonym="ALE") = ALDENTE; definition: "Like some food" The answer is ALDENTE.

Like some food and drink to restrict slight depression (2,5)

Guardian Cryptic #29007 | 17 Down | 2023-03-02 flower

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