What does the cryptic crossword clue "Provide food at a sort of box for young peacock (11)" mean?

The definition is "Provide". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). CATER (synonym=""provide food"") + PILLAR (synonym="" sort of box"") = CATERPILLAR The answer is CATERPILLAR.

Provide food at a sort of box for young peacock (11)

Guardian Cryptic #29531 | 18 Across | 2024-11-04 flower

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