What does the cryptic crossword clue "Sandwich and more substantial fare, a bit at a time (9)" mean?

The definition is "time". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). PIECE (synonym="Scottish word for a") + MEAL (synonym="more substantial fare") = PIECEMEAL The answer is PIECEMEAL.

Sandwich and more substantial fare, a bit at a time (9)

Guardian Cryptic #29367 | 28 Across | 2024-04-26 flower

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