What does the cryptic crossword clue "Failed to observe friend with gin dancing around (9)" mean?

The definition is "Failed to observe". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of FRIEND (synonym="FRIEND") + GIN (synonym="GIN") = INFRINGED The answer is INFRINGED.

Failed to observe friend with gin dancing around (9)

Times Cryptic #29146 | 28 Across | 2025-02-06 flower

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