What does the cryptic crossword clue "Young man gambles for enjoyment essentially (3)" mean?

The definition is "Young man". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). B (synonym="central letter of [essentially] GAM B LES") + O (synonym="central letter of [essentially] F O R") + Y (synonym="central letter of [essentially] ENJO Y MENT") = BOY; definition: "Young man" The answer is BOY.

Young man gambles for enjoyment essentially (3)

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