What does the cryptic crossword clue "Forbidding nurse bandaging hip (8)" mean?

The definition is "hip". The wordplay uses charade, container. SISTER (synonym of "nurse") + IN (synonym of "hip") [container: "bandaging"]; definition: "Forbidding" The answer is SINISTER.

Forbidding nurse bandaging hip (8)

Independent Cryptic #11836 | 25 Across | 2024-09-16 flower

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