What does the cryptic crossword clue "Charge adolescent producing mess (7)" mean?

The definition is "mess". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). CAN (synonym="charge – as in depth charge apparently") + TEEN (synonym="adolescent") = CANTEEN; definition: "mess" The answer is CANTEEN.

Charge adolescent producing mess (7)

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