What does the cryptic crossword clue "Pause quickly for something to eat (9)" mean?

The definition is "something to eat". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). BREAK (synonym of "Pause") + FAST (synonym of "quickly"); definition: "something to eat" The answer is BREAKFAST.

Pause quickly for something to eat (9)

Guardian Cryptic #29391 | 7 Down | 2024-05-24 flower

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