What does the cryptic crossword clue "Pet about to return, so put out food? (5)" mean?

The definition is "put out food". The wordplay uses charade, reversal. CAT (synonym of "Pet") + RE (synonym of "return,") [reversal: "about"]; definition: "put out food?" The answer is CATER.

Pet about to return, so put out food? (5)

Times Cryptic #28826 | 1 Across | 2024-01-30 flower

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