What does the cryptic crossword clue "Boy has way to avoid fight (4)" mean?

The definition is "fight". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). B (abbreviation="Boy") + OUT (synonym="avoid") = BOUT; definition: "fight" The answer is BOUT.

Boy has way to avoid fight (4)

Guardian Cryptic #29119 | 24 Down | 2023-07-11 flower

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