What does the cryptic crossword clue "Small boy in audition goes over lines randomly (12)" mean?

The definition is "lines randomly". The wordplay uses a homophone (sounds like). Homophone (in audition) of CHRIS (short form of the man’s name Christopher = small boy?), then CROSSES (as a verb = goes over). Lines drawn in random directions. The answer is CRISSCROSSES.

Small boy in audition goes over lines randomly (12)

Independent Cryptic #11843 | 5 Down | 2024-09-24 flower

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