What does the cryptic crossword clue "Spring put an end to kid's game (9)" mean?

The definition is "game". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). HOP (synonym="=spring, jump") + SCOTCH (synonym="=put an end to, scupper") = HOPSCOTCH; definition: "game" The answer is HOPSCOTCH.

Spring put an end to kid's game (9)

Independent Cryptic #11850 | 12 Across | 2024-10-02 flower

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