What does the cryptic crossword clue "Tot has to stick around to get protection (8)" mean?

The definition is "protection". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). ADD (synonym="ADD") in CLING (synonym="CLING") = CLADDING; definition: "protection" The answer is CLADDING.

Tot has to stick around to get protection (8)

Times Cryptic #29053 | 4 Across | 2024-10-21 flower

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