What does the cryptic crossword clue "Attendants in group of monks can't be trusted (9)" mean?

The definition is "Attendants". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). ORDER (synonym="ORDER") + LIES (synonym="can’t be trusted.") = ORDERLIES; definition: "Attendants" The answer is ORDERLIES.

Attendants in group of monks can't be trusted (9)

Times Cryptic #28869 | 14 Down | 2024-03-20 flower

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