What does the cryptic crossword clue "Guy in Maiden seen by rest room taking cocaine (3)" mean?

The definition is "Guy". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). M (synonym="abbreviation in cricket scoring for “maiden” = an over in which no runs are scored") + AN (synonym="slang for toilet = rest room") = MAN; definition: "Guy" The answer is MAN.

Guy in Maiden seen by rest room taking cocaine (3)

Independent Cryptic #11753 | 12 Across | 2024-06-11 flower

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