What does the cryptic crossword clue "Salt fish for fussy eater (4,5)" mean?

The definition is "fussy eater". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). JACK (synonym of "Salt") + SPRAT (synonym of "fish"); definition: "fussy eater" The answer is JACK SPRAT.

Salt fish for fussy eater (4,5)

Times Cryptic #28556 | 14 Down | 2023-03-21 flower

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