What does the cryptic crossword clue "Duck with tattoos sounded like a pig (6)" mean?

The definition is "sounded like a pig". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). O (synonym="zero, so “duck”, in cricket") + INKED (synonym="“with tattoos”") = OINKED; definition: "sounded like a pig" The answer is OINKED.

Duck with tattoos sounded like a pig (6)

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