What does the cryptic crossword clue "Second fruit bun finally consumed in Anchorage (7)" mean?

The definition is "Anchorage". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). MO (synonym="as in “just a mo” = short for moment = second") + ORA (synonym="ORA") + GE (synonym="anchorage = a place where a boat can stop.") = MOORAGE; definition: "Anchorage" The answer is MOORAGE.

Second fruit bun finally consumed in Anchorage (7)

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