What does the cryptic crossword clue "Foul and sticky leaving South Carolina for Channel Isles (7)" mean?

The definition is "Foul". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). VI (synonym="CI") + CI (synonym="Channel Islands") + OUS (synonym=""sticky"") = VICIOUS; definition: "Foul" The answer is VICIOUS.

Foul and sticky leaving South Carolina for Channel Isles (7)

Guardian Cryptic #29142 | 20 Down | 2023-08-07 flower

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