What does the cryptic crossword clue "Give up on sad song (3,4)" mean?

The definition is "Give". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). LAY (synonym of "song") + DOWN (synonym of "sad"); definition: "Give up" The answer is LAYDOWN.

Give up on sad song (3,4)

Guardian Cryptic #29642 | 20 Down | 2025-03-14 flower

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