What does the cryptic crossword clue "Bad boy's two homes (7)" mean?

The definition is "Bad boy". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). VILLA (synonym="home") + IN (synonym="home") = VILLAIN; definition: "Bad boy's" The answer is VILLAIN.

Bad boy's two homes (7)

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