What does the cryptic crossword clue "Exploit really quiet, timid individual (7)" mean?

The definition is "timid individual". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). MILK (synonym of "Exploit") + SO (synonym of "really") + P (synonym of "quiet,"); definition: "timid individual" The answer is MILKSOP.

Exploit really quiet, timid individual (7)

Times Cryptic #29060 | 9 Across | 2024-10-29 flower

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