What does the cryptic crossword clue "A boy given time becomes VIP (9)" mean?

The definition is "VIP". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). PER (synonym="a") + SON (synonym="boy") + AGE (synonym="time") = PERSONAGE; definition: "VIP" The answer is PERSONAGE.

A boy given time becomes VIP (9)

Times Cryptic #28576 | 11 Across | 2023-04-13 flower

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