What does the cryptic crossword clue "Was tender shark served with chard finally? (6)" mean?

The definition is "Was tender". The wordplay uses charade, parts. NURSE (synonym of "shark") + D (last letter of "served with chard") [last letter: "finally?"]; definition: "Was tender" The answer is NURSED.

Was tender shark served with chard finally? (6)

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