What does the cryptic crossword clue "Pinches cold food that might be spare? (5)" mean?

The definition is "Pinches". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). C (synonym="cold") + RIBS (synonym="reference ‘spare RIBS ‘ [pieces of pork consisting of ribs with a little meat adhering to them]") = CRIBS The answer is CRIBS.

Pinches cold food that might be spare? (5)

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