What does the cryptic crossword clue "Play area with family lounge (7)" mean?

The definition is "lounge". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). REC (synonym="short for recreation ground = play area") + LINE (synonym="descent in a family, as in “inherited through the female line”") = RECLINE; definition: "lounge" The answer is RECLINE.

Play area with family lounge (7)

Independent Cryptic #11651 | 4 Down | 2024-02-13 flower

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