What does the cryptic crossword clue "Place with food folds (6)" mean?

The definition is "folds". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). PL (abbreviation="Place") + EATS (synonym="food") = PLEATS; definition: "folds" The answer is PLEATS.

Place with food folds (6)

Daily Mail Cryptic #17045 | 7 Down | 2023-03-02 flower

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