What does the cryptic crossword clue "Place to have food and gather (5)" mean?

The definition is "gather". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). PL (abbreviation="Place") + EAT (synonym="have") = PLEAT; definition: "gather" The answer is PLEAT.

Place to have food and gather (5)

Guardian Cryptic #29072 | 22 Down | 2023-05-17 flower

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