What does the cryptic crossword clue "US convicts collapsing is dry bread not providing energy? (9)" mean?

The definition is "US convicts". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of IS (synonym="IS") + DRY (synonym="DRY") + BR (synonym="BR") + AD (synonym="AD") = YARDBIRDS The answer is YARDBIRDS.

US convicts collapsing is dry bread not providing energy? (9)

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