What does the cryptic crossword clue "Wooden pin Margaret left as an example (3,3)" mean?

The definition is "Wooden pin". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). PEG (synonym="Margaret") + L (abbreviation="left") + EG (abbreviation="example") = PEG LEG; definition: "Wooden pin" The answer is Peg leg.

Wooden pin Margaret left as an example (3,3)

Telegraph Prize Cryptic #3019 | 8 Down | 2019-09-01 flower

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