What does the cryptic crossword clue "Parking subsidy is spent (4)" mean?

The definition is "spent". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). P (abbreviation="Parking") + AID (synonym="subsidy") = PAID; definition: "spent" The answer is PAID.

Parking subsidy is spent (4)

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