What does the cryptic crossword clue "Frank getting Charlie into crime before once (7)" mean?

The definition is "Frank". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). SIN (synonym of "crime") + C (synonym of "Charlie") + ERE (synonym of "before"); definition: "Frank" The answer is SINCERE.

Frank getting Charlie into crime before once (7)

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