What does the cryptic crossword clue "Enemy, O my, has kidnapped crack recruit (6)" mean?

The definition is "recruit". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). GAG (synonym="a joke=") in ENE (synonym="ENE") = ENGAGE; definition: "recruit" The answer is ENGAGE.

Enemy, O my, has kidnapped crack recruit (6)

Guardian Cryptic #29599 | 24 Across | 2025-01-23 flower

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