What does the cryptic crossword clue "After short wicked act boy is red (7)" mean?

The definition is "red". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). CRIM (synonym="CRIM") + SON (synonym="SON") = CRIMSON; definition: "red" The answer is CRIMSON.

After short wicked act boy is red (7)

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