What does the cryptic crossword clue "Before moving prison, daughter pays a visit (5,2)" mean?

The definition is "pays a visit". The wordplay uses anagram, charade. anagram of PRISON ("prison,") + D (abbreviation of "daughter") [anagram: "moving"] = DROPSIN; definition: "pays a visit" The answer is Drops in.

Before moving prison, daughter pays a visit (5,2)

Telegraph Prize Cryptic #3075 | 28 Across | 2020-09-27 flower

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