What does the cryptic crossword clue "Meat and drink kept as fresh (4,5)" mean?

The definition is "Meat". The wordplay uses anagram, charade. anagram of KEPTAS ("kept as") [anagram: "fresh"] + RUM (abbreviation of "drink") = RUMPSTEAK; definition: "Meat" The answer is RUMP STEAK.

Meat and drink kept as fresh (4,5)

Times Cryptic #28660 | 14 Down | 2023-07-20 flower

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