What does the cryptic crossword clue "The very thing children desire (4)" mean?

The definition is "desire". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). IT (synonym of "The very thing") + CH (synonym of "children"); definition: "desire" The answer is ITCH.

The very thing children desire (4)

Times Cryptic #29176 | 28 Across | 2025-03-13 flower

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