What does the cryptic crossword clue "Clumsy English member interrupting home worker (9)" mean?

The definition is "Clumsy". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). IN (synonym="home") + E (synonym="English") + LEG (synonym="member") + ANT (synonym="ANT") = INELEGANT; definition: "Clumsy" The answer is INELEGANT.

Clumsy English member interrupting home worker (9)

Times Cryptic #28624 | 12 Across | 2023-06-08 flower

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