What does the cryptic crossword clue "Trainee protecting the female child looking innocent (6)" mean?

The definition is "child looking innocent". The wordplay uses charade, container. CUB (synonym of "Trainee") + HER (synonym of "female") [container: "protecting"]; definition: "child looking innocent" The answer is CHERUB.

Trainee protecting the female child looking innocent (6)

Times Cryptic #28849 | 5 Across | 2024-02-26 flower

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