What does the cryptic crossword clue "Something hot or cold, like snacks in bar (5)" mean?

The definition is "snacks in bar". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). TAP (synonym="TAP") + AS (synonym="AS") = TAPAS The answer is TAPAS.

Something hot or cold, like snacks in bar (5)

Times Cryptic #28798 | 15 Across | 2023-12-28 flower

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