What does the cryptic crossword clue "Son has one meal after another then seconds showing determination (10)" mean?

The definition is "showing determination". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). S (synonym="son") + TEA (synonym="another meal") + DINES (synonym="has one meal") + S (synonym="son") = STEADINESS The answer is STEADINESS.

Son has one meal after another then seconds showing determination (10)

Independent Cryptic #11635 | 8 Down | 2024-01-25 flower

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