What does the cryptic crossword clue "President has left the First Lady's child (4)" mean?

The definition is "First Lady’s child". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). ABE (synonym="President") + L (abbreviation="left") = ABEL; definition: "First Lady's child" The answer is ABEL.

President has left the First Lady's child (4)

Guardian Cryptic #29162 | 21 Down | 2023-08-30 flower

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