What does the cryptic crossword clue "Unexpectedly kiss lad near a girl (9)" mean?

The definition is "girl". The wordplay uses anagram, charade. anagram of LADNEARA ("lad near a") [anagram: "Unexpectedly"] + X (abbreviation of "kiss") = ALEXANDRA; definition: "girl" The answer is ALEXANDRA.

Unexpectedly kiss lad near a girl (9)

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