What does the cryptic crossword clue "Children start well (9)" mean?

The definition is "Children". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). OFF (synonym="start") + SPRING (synonym="well") = OFFSPRING; definition: "Children" The answer is OFFSPRING.

Children start well (9)

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