What does the cryptic crossword clue "Deduce computer network turned evil (8)" mean?

The definition is "evil". The wordplay uses a reversal. INFER (synonym="INFER") + LAN (reversal="LAN") = INFERNAL; definition: "evil" The answer is INFERNAL.

Deduce computer network turned evil (8)

Times Cryptic #28909 | 9 Across | 2024-05-06 flower

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