What does the cryptic crossword clue "Purchase starter for lunch always on time (8)" mean?

The definition is "Purchase". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). L (first_letter="lunch") + EVER (abbreviation="always") + AGE (abbreviation="time") = LEVERAGE; definition: "Purchase" The answer is LEVERAGE.

Purchase starter for lunch always on time (8)

Daily Mail Cryptic #17343 | 8 Down | 2024-04-24 flower

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