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Rebuff cat messing around in area where food is served (6,3)

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I believe the answer is:

buffet car

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'in area where food is served' is the definition.
I can't tell whether this defines the answer.

'rebuff cat messing' is the wordplay.
'messing' is an anagram indicator.
'rebuff'+'cat'='rebuffcat'
'rebuffcat' anagrammed gives 'BUFFET CAR'.

'around' is the link.

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(Other definitions for buffet car that I've seen before include "moving place to snack" , "where fast food is obtained?" , "dining carriage" , "catering venue" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Times.
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