What does the cryptic crossword clue "Seen inside, sheltering with female (3)" mean?

The definition is "female". The wordplay uses charade, container. EE (letters from "Seen") + W (synonym of "with") [container: "sheltering"]; definition: "female" The answer is EWE.

Seen inside, sheltering with female (3)

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