What does the cryptic crossword clue "Girl compelled to speak? (4)" mean?

The definition is "Girl". The wordplay uses a homophone (sounds like). MAID (sounds like "compelled") [homophone: "speak?"]; definition: "Girl" The answer is MAID.

Girl compelled to speak? (4)

Guardian Cryptic #28187 | 16 Across | 2020-07-16 flower

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