What does the cryptic crossword clue "Main part of body thus stuck under rock (5)" mean?

The definition is "Main part of body". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). TOR (synonym="rock") + SO (abbreviation="thus") = TORSO; definition: "Main part of body" The answer is Torso.

Main part of body thus stuck under rock (5)

Telegraph Prize Cryptic #3035 | 22 Down | 2019-12-22 flower

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