What does the cryptic crossword clue "Appears to admit verses' decency (10)" mean?

The definition is "decency". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). LINES (synonym="verses") in SEEMS (synonym="appears") = SEEMLINESS; definition: "decency" The answer is SEEMLINESS.

Appears to admit verses' decency (10)

Times Cryptic #29151 | 9 Across | 2025-02-12 flower

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