What does the cryptic crossword clue "Pasta starter for dinner is composed (6)" mean?

The definition is "composed". The wordplay uses acrostic, charade. PENNE (synonym of "Pasta") + D (first letter of "dinner") [first letter: "starter"]; definition: "composed" The answer is PENNED.

Pasta starter for dinner is composed (6)

Guardian Cryptic #29156 | 22 Across | 2023-08-23 flower

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