What does the cryptic crossword clue "Run 20, getting hungry at last - like some bacon? (7)" mean?

The definition is "bacon?". The wordplay uses charade, parts. STREAK (synonym of "Run") + Y (last letter of "20, getting hungry") [last letter: "at"]; definition: "- like some bacon?" The answer is STREAKY.

Run 20, getting hungry at last - like some bacon? (7)

Guardian Cryptic #21984 | 11 Across | 2000-08-23 flower

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