What does the cryptic crossword clue "Short root, large amount that's often served with nachos (4,5)" mean?

The definition is "that’s". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). SOURC (synonym="SOURC") + REAM (synonym="”large amount”") = SOURCREAM The answer is SOURCREAM.

Short root, large amount that's often served with nachos (4,5)

Guardian Cryptic #29248 | 14 Down | 2023-12-08 flower

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