What does the cryptic crossword clue "Charlie’s into footwear that’s a disgrace (7)" mean?

The definition is "disgrace". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). C (synonym of "Charlie's") + SANDAL (synonym of "footwear"); definition: "disgrace" The answer is SCANDAL.

Charlie’s into footwear that’s a disgrace (7)

Guardian Cryptic #29427 | 1 Across | 2024-07-05 flower

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