What does the cryptic crossword clue "E.g enthuse defender with say, 4-4-2 (4-9)" mean?

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E.g enthuse defender with say, 4-4-2 (4-9)

Guardian Cryptic #29914 | 9 Down | 2026-01-27 flower

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