What does the cryptic crossword clue "Abuse: polite not to speak if you have it, they say (8)" mean?

The definition is "Abuse". The wordplay uses a homophone (sounds like). sounds like MOUTH FULL(what you should not speak with) The answer is MOUTHFUL.

Abuse: polite not to speak if you have it, they say (8)

Times Cryptic #28792 | 11 Across | 2023-12-21 flower

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