What does the cryptic crossword clue "Dash back, Carol - it's a sister's job (7)" mean?

The definition is "it's a sister's job". The wordplay uses a reversal. RUN (reversal="dash = move quickly") + SING (synonym="carol, as a verb") = NURSING; definition: "it's a sister's job" The answer is NURSING.

Dash back, Carol - it's a sister's job (7)

Independent Cryptic #11977 | 28 Across | 2025-02-27 flower

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