What does the cryptic crossword clue "Could girl be put out? (5)" mean?

The definition is "out?". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). IS (abbreviation="Could") + SUE (synonym="girl") = ISSUE; definition: "put out?" The answer is Issue.

Could girl be put out? (5)

Telegraph Prize Cryptic #3015 | 9 Across | 2019-08-04 flower

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