What does the cryptic crossword clue "Playful daughter opens sluice after wiping walls (5)" mean?

The definition is "Playful". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). D (synonym="abbreviation for daughter") in LUIC (synonym="LUIC") = LUDIC; definition: "Playful" The answer is LUDIC.

Playful daughter opens sluice after wiping walls (5)

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