What does the cryptic crossword clue "Prairie fare is nothing spicy (5,4)" mean?

The definition is "nothing spicy". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). PLAIN (synonym of "Prairie") + FOOD (synonym of "fare"); definition: "nothing spicy" The answer is PLAINFOOD.

Prairie fare is nothing spicy (5,4)

Guardian Cryptic #29028 | 15 Down | 2023-03-27 flower

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