What does the cryptic crossword clue "Namely repaid for collected food (9)" mean?

The definition is "collected food". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). SC (synonym="Latin scilicet – namely") + AVENGED (synonym="repaid") = SCAVENGED; definition: "collected food" The answer is SCAVENGED.

Namely repaid for collected food (9)

Guardian Cryptic #28217 | 12 Across | 2020-08-20 flower

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