What does the cryptic crossword clue "Payment close to buffet for plates of meat (4)" mean?

The definition is "plates of meat". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). FEE (abbreviation="Payment") + T (first_letter="to") = FEET; definition: "plates of meat" The answer is FEET.

Payment close to buffet for plates of meat (4)

Daily Mail Cryptic #17224 | 12 Across | 2023-11-08 flower

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