What does the cryptic crossword clue "Pardon girl taking in shelter (7)" mean?

The definition is "Pardon". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). NEST (synonym="NEST") in AMY (synonym="AMY") = AMNESTY; definition: "Pardon" The answer is AMNESTY.

Pardon girl taking in shelter (7)

Times Cryptic #28897 | 24 Across | 2024-04-22 flower

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