What does the cryptic crossword clue "Some meat sandwiches left for a bunch of zealots (4)" mean?

The definition is "bunch of zealots". The wordplay uses charade, container. CUT (synonym of "Some meat") + L (synonym of "left") [container: "sandwiches"]; definition: "bunch of zealots" The answer is CULT.

Some meat sandwiches left for a bunch of zealots (4)

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