What does the cryptic crossword clue "Father with new alluring woman (5)" mean?

The definition is "woman". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). SIRE (synonym of "Father") + N (synonym of "new"); definition: "alluring woman" The answer is SIREN.

Father with new alluring woman (5)

Guardian Cryptic #29423 | 25 Down | 2024-07-01 flower

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