What does the cryptic crossword clue "Evil family are absorbed (4,2)" mean?

The definition is "are absorbed". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). SIN (synonym of "Evil") + KIN (synonym of "family"); definition: "are absorbed" The answer is SINKIN.

Evil family are absorbed (4,2)

Guardian Cryptic #28148 | 26 Down | 2020-06-01 flower

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