What does the cryptic crossword clue "Don't change boy's hat (7)" mean?

The definition is "hat". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). STET (synonym="Don't change") + SON (abbreviation="boy's") = STETSON; definition: "hat" The answer is STETSON.

Don't change boy's hat (7)

Guardian Cryptic #24509 | 21 Down | 2008-10-02 flower

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