What does the cryptic crossword clue "Most like a picnic meal, the rest of the afternoon free of shackles (7)" mean?

The definition is "Most like a picnic". The wordplay uses a reversal. EA (synonym="meal") + SIEST (synonym="SIEST") = EASIEST; definition: "Most like a picnic" The answer is EASIEST.

Most like a picnic meal, the rest of the afternoon free of shackles (7)

Times Cryptic #29207 | 8 Across | 2025-04-18 flower

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