What does the cryptic crossword clue "Able to suck in stomach muscles? Angled to attract men (9)" mean?

The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). ABS (synonym="“stomach muscles”") + OR (synonym="other ranks, so “men”") + BENT (synonym="“angled”") = ABSORBENT The answer is ABSORBENT.

Able to suck in stomach muscles? Angled to attract men (9)

Guardian Cryptic #29508 | 15 Down | 2024-10-08 flower

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