What does the cryptic crossword clue "The ultimate in snack foods for poet (5)" mean?

The definition is "poet". The wordplay uses charade, parts. K (last letter of "snack") + EATS (synonym of "foods") [last letter: "ultimate"]; definition: "poet" The answer is KEATS.

The ultimate in snack foods for poet (5)

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