What does the cryptic crossword clue "Prevent one leaving less riotous feaster (9)" mean?

The definition is "feaster". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). BAN (synonym="prevent") + QU (synonym="QU") + ETER (synonym="less riotous") = BANQUETER The answer is BANQUETER.

Prevent one leaving less riotous feaster (9)

Independent Cryptic #11690 | 9 Across | 2024-03-29 flower

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