What does the cryptic crossword clue "Bring up regular payment given to secretary (6)" mean?

The definition is "Bring". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). PA (synonym="secretary") + RENT (synonym="regular payment") = PARENT; definition: "Bring up" The answer is PARENT.

Bring up regular payment given to secretary (6)

Independent Cryptic #12110 | 20 Across | 2025-08-01 flower

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