What does the cryptic crossword clue "Dirty son covered with grease (6)" mean?

The definition is "Dirty". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). S (synonym of "son") + OILED (synonym of "covered with grease"); definition: "Dirty" The answer is SOILED.

Dirty son covered with grease (6)

Independent Cryptic #1822 | 23 Across | 2025-01-26 flower

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