What does the cryptic crossword clue "Ring at breakfast, say, for cereal (7)" mean?

The definition is "cereal". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). O (abbreviation="Ring") + AT (deletion="at") + MEAL (synonym="breakfast,") = OATMEAL; definition: "cereal" The answer is OATMEAL.

Ring at breakfast, say, for cereal (7)

Daily Mail Cryptic #16330 | 9 Across | 2020-06-04 flower

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