What does the cryptic crossword clue "Two groups of soldiers getting a little snack (7)" mean?

The definition is "Two". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). RA (synonym="RA") + RE (synonym="RE") + BIT (synonym="a little") = RAREBIT; definition: "snack" The answer is RAREBIT.

Two groups of soldiers getting a little snack (7)

Independent Cryptic #11666 | 5 Across | 2024-03-01 flower

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