What does the cryptic crossword clue "Young scout holding the woman's angelic baby (6)" mean?

The definition is "angelic baby". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). HER (synonym="‘the woman’s’") in CUB (synonym="‘young scout’") = CHERUB; definition: "angelic baby" The answer is CHERUB.

Young scout holding the woman's angelic baby (6)

Guardian Cryptic #29132 | 1 Across | 2023-07-26 flower

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