What does the cryptic crossword clue "Empty vessel in the sound (4)" mean?

The definition is "Empty". The wordplay uses a homophone (sounds like). VAIN (sounds like "vessel") [homophone: "sound"]; definition: "Empty" The answer is VAIN.

Empty vessel in the sound (4)

Times Cryptic #29209 | 26 Across | 2025-04-21 flower

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