What does the cryptic crossword clue "Towards the end, accepting work to feed the kids? (7)" mean?

The definition is "to feed the kids?". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). ACT (synonym="work") in LATE (synonym="LATE") = LACTATE; definition: "to feed the kids?" The answer is LACTATE.

Towards the end, accepting work to feed the kids? (7)

Guardian Cryptic #28940 | 19 Down | 2022-12-14 flower

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