What does the cryptic crossword clue "Journey permitted for one of three children (7)" mean?

The definition is "one of three children". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). TRIP (abbreviation="Journey") + LET (synonym="permitted") = TRIPLET; definition: "one of three children" The answer is TRIPLET.

Journey permitted for one of three children (7)

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