Consumed some pate (3)
I believe the answer is:
ate
'consumed' is the definition.
(to eat is to consume food)
'some pate' is the wordplay.
'ATE' is hidden in amongst the letters.
However, I'm uncertain how this is indicated.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for ate that I've seen before include "Bolted" , "Munched" , "Greek goddess of mischief" , "included in one's diet" , "Devoured" .)