What does the cryptic crossword clue "Dotty lending cue as favour (10)" mean?

The definition is "favour". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of LENDING + CUE = INDULGENCE; definition: "favour" The answer is INDULGENCE.

Dotty lending cue as favour (10)

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