What does the cryptic crossword clue "A mother needed for man thus deprived? (4)" mean?

The definition is "man thus deprived?". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). A (abbreviation="A") + DAM (synonym="mother") = ADAM; definition: "man thus deprived?" The answer is ADAM.

A mother needed for man thus deprived? (4)

Times Cryptic #29129 | 26 Across | 2025-01-17 flower

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