Clement and Paddy scoffed (9)
I believe the answer is:
temperate
'clement' is the definition.
('temperate' can be similar in meaning to 'clement')
'paddy scoffed' is the wordplay.
'paddy' becomes 'temper' (I've seen this in other clues).
'scoffed' becomes 'ate' ('to scoff' is to eat).
'temper'+'ate'='TEMPERATE'
'and' is the link.
(Other definitions for temperate that I've seen before include "Restrained" , "Moderate, mild" , "Showing moderation" , "with balmy climate" , "Showing self-restraint" .)