What does the cryptic crossword clue "Young child, a learner in sum (5)" mean?

The definition is "sum". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). TOT (synonym="Young child,") + A (from clue) + L (abbreviation="learner") = TOTAL; definition: "sum" The answer is TOTAL.

Young child, a learner in sum (5)

Daily Mail Cryptic #17542 | 14 Down | 2025-01-28 flower

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