Crossword Genius

Stock fare prepared for working party (4,5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

task force

'working party' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)

'stock fare prepared' is the wordplay.
'prepared' is an anagram indicator.
'stock'+'fare'='stockfare'
'stockfare' with letters rearranged gives 'TASK-FORCE'.

'for' is the link.

(Other definitions for task force that I've seen before include "Squad for undertaking" , "special unit" , "Special work group" , "Military group" , "working group" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.
Want a hint initially instead of a full solution? Install my app