What does the cryptic crossword clue "6 almost gets desire returning in bunk (7)" mean?

The definition is "bunk". The wordplay uses a reversal. BALO (synonym="BALO") + YEN (reversal="YEN") = BALONEY; definition: "bunk" The answer is BALONEY.

6 almost gets desire returning in bunk (7)

Guardian Cryptic #29157 | 13 Across | 2023-08-24 flower

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