What does the cryptic crossword clue "Caught child’s toes dropping piano: they may get put out by foot (7)" mean?

The definition is "they may get put out by foot". The wordplay uses a deletion. C (synonym="caught, in cricket") + IGGIES (synonym=""child's toes", as in "this little piggy goes to market"") = CIGGIES The answer is CIGGIES.

Caught child’s toes dropping piano: they may get put out by foot (7)

Guardian Cryptic #29080 | 13 Across | 2023-05-26 flower

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