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Table mat so, redesigned for breakfast item (5,5)

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I believe the answer is:

melba toast

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'breakfast item' is the definition.
The definition and answer can be both things that one consumes for nourishment as well as being singular nouns.
Perhaps they are linked in a way I don't understand?

'table mat so redesigned' is the wordplay.
'redesigned' indicates an anagram.
'table'+'mat'+'so'='tablematso'
'tablematso' is an anagram of 'MELBA TOAST'.

'for' acts as a link.

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(Other definitions for melba toast that I've seen before include "crispy breakfast" , "food from the grill" , "Thin crisp food" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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