What does the cryptic crossword clue "Son walked awkwardly dressed like a baby (8)" mean?

The definition is "dressed like a baby". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). S (synonym="Son") + WADDLED (synonym="”walked awkwardly”") = SWADDLED; definition: "dressed like a baby" The answer is SWADDLED.

Son walked awkwardly dressed like a baby (8)

Guardian Cryptic #29337 | 18 Down | 2024-03-22 flower

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