What does the cryptic crossword clue "Wholly at home, child given love (2,4)" mean?

The definition is "love". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). IN (abbreviation="home,") + TOT (abbreviation="child") + O (abbreviation="love") = INTOTO; definition: "Wholly" The answer is INTOTO.

Wholly at home, child given love (2,4)

Guardian Cryptic #28708 | 20 Down | 2022-03-18 flower

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