Consumed an immoderate quantity (3)

I believe the answer is:

ate

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'consumed' is the definition.
(to eat is to consume food)

'an immoderate quantity' is the wordplay.
'ATE' is hidden within the letters.
But, I'm uncertain how this is indicated.

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(Other definitions for ate that I've seen before include "upset > Greek goddess" , "Tea (anag.)" , "Devoured" , "Greek goddess of mischief" , "Ingested" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.

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