What does the cryptic crossword clue "Start to pluck goldcrest - an item for the breakfast table? (8)" mean?

The definition is "an item for the breakfast table". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). P (synonym="first letter of [start to] P LUCK") + OR (synonym="gold tincture") + RIDGE (synonym="crest") = PORRIDGE The answer is PORRIDGE.

Start to pluck goldcrest - an item for the breakfast table? (8)

Independent Cryptic #11945 | 21 Across | 2025-01-21 flower

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