What does the cryptic crossword clue "Girl left behind, as Americans say (4)" mean?

The definition is "Girl". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). L (synonym="left") + ASS (synonym=""behind, as Americans say"") = LASS; definition: "Girl" The answer is LASS.

Girl left behind, as Americans say (4)

Guardian Cryptic #29561 | 15 Across | 2024-12-09 flower

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