What does the cryptic crossword clue "Provided with food taken back to consume — best or worst (6)" mean?

The definition is "worst". The wordplay uses a reversal. FED (reversal="provided with food") + EAT (synonym="to consume") = DEFEAT; definition: "— best or worst" The answer is DEFEAT.

Provided with food taken back to consume — best or worst (6)

Guardian Cryptic #29032 | 22 Across | 2023-03-31 flower

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