What does the cryptic crossword clue "Small party walked up for crustaceans (8)" mean?

The definition is "crustaceans". The wordplay uses charade, reversal. S (abbreviation of "Small") + DO (synonym of "party") + PACED (synonym of "walked") [reversal: "up"]; definition: "crustaceans" The answer is DECAPODS.

Small party walked up for crustaceans (8)

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