What does the cryptic crossword clue "Exploit designed, we hear, for girl occupied in cowshed (8)" mean?

The definition is "girl occupied in cowshed". The wordplay uses a homophone (sounds like). MILK (exploit), then MAID sounds like [we hear] “made” [designed] The answer is MILKMAID.

Exploit designed, we hear, for girl occupied in cowshed (8)

Times Cryptic #28532 | 4 Across | 2023-02-21 flower

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