Star returns seizing time for snack (4)

I believe the answer is:

nuts

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'star returns seizing time for snack' is the definition.
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'star returns seizing time' is the wordplay.
'star' becomes 'sun' (the Sun is a star).
'returns' is a reversal indicator.
'seizing' is an insertion indicator (inserted letters are seized).
'time' becomes 't' (abbreviation).
'sun' written backwards gives 'nus'.
'nus' placed around 't' is 'NUTS'.

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(Other definitions for nuts that I've seen before include "off one's trolley" , "Is butter" , "Crazy; food" , "balls" , "Mad; seeds" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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