What does the cryptic crossword clue "Girl with needle full of red blood? (6)" mean?

The definition is "full of red blood". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). VI (synonym of "Girl") + RILE (synonym of "needle"); definition: "full of red blood?" The answer is VIRILE.

Girl with needle full of red blood? (6)

Times Cryptic #28796 | 10 Across | 2023-12-26 flower

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