What does the cryptic crossword clue "Twist has dependent child facing a blow (8)" mean?

The definition is "facing a blow". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). WIND (synonym="twist") + WARD (synonym="dependent child") = WINDWARD The answer is WINDWARD.

Twist has dependent child facing a blow (8)

Independent Cryptic #11894 | 19 Across | 2024-11-22 flower

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