What does the cryptic crossword clue "Satisfied with strain in neck reduced? Not like hands and feet (6)" mean?

The definition is "Not like hands and feet". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). MET (synonym="‘satisfied’") + RIC (synonym="RIC") = METRIC The answer is METRIC.

Satisfied with strain in neck reduced? Not like hands and feet (6)

Guardian Cryptic #29065 | 2 Down | 2023-05-09 flower

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