What does the cryptic crossword clue "Those considered expendable fed on corn and nuts (6,6)" mean?

The definition is "Those considered expendable". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of FEDONCORNAND ("fed on corn and") [anagram: "nuts"] = CANNONFODDER; definition: "Those considered expendable" The answer is CANNON FODDER.

Those considered expendable fed on corn and nuts (6,6)

Times Cryptic #28269 | 23 Across | 2022-04-20 flower

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