In time, also, they're digested (5)

I believe the answer is:

meals

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'digested' is the definition.
The answer and definition are not the same part of speech.

'in time also they're' is the wordplay.
'in' says the answer is hidden in the clue.
'MEALS' can be found hidden inside 'time also theyre'.

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(Other definitions for meals that I've seen before include "Repasts" , "Breakfast, dinner and tea" , "Collations" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.

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