What does the cryptic crossword clue "Broke family thrown into street (5)" mean?

The definition is "Broke". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). KIN (synonym="family") in ST (synonym="abbreviation for street") = SKINT; definition: "Broke" The answer is SKINT.

Broke family thrown into street (5)

Independent Cryptic #11838 | 6 Down | 2024-09-18 flower

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