What does the cryptic crossword clue "Say you must interrupt caressing abandoned child (9)" mean?

The definition is "child". The wordplay uses a homophone (sounds like). U (homophone [ say ] of "you") must interrupt FONDLING ("caressing") The answer is FOUNDLING.

Say you must interrupt caressing abandoned child (9)

Guardian Cryptic #29411 | 12 Across | 2024-06-17 flower

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