What does the cryptic crossword clue "Tea-time conversation (4)" mean?

The definition is "conversation". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). CHA (synonym="=tea") + T (synonym="=time") = CHAT; definition: "conversation" The answer is CHAT.

Tea-time conversation (4)

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