What does the cryptic crossword clue "Dad's favourite child, affectionately (6)" mean?

The definition is "child, affectionately". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). POP (synonym="Dad = colloquial word for father") + PET (synonym="as in “teacher’s pet” = favourite") = POPPET; definition: "child, affectionately" The answer is POPPET.

Dad's favourite child, affectionately (6)

Independent Cryptic #12001 | 21 Down | 2025-03-27 flower

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