What does the cryptic crossword clue "Youngster going over a sugar-producing island (4)" mean?

The definition is "sugar-producing island". The wordplay uses charade, reversal. CUB (synonym of "Youngster") + A (abbreviation of "a") [reversal: "going"]; definition: "sugar-producing island" The answer is CUBA.

Youngster going over a sugar-producing island (4)

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