What does the cryptic crossword clue "Home-maker and singer (8)" mean?

The definition is "singer". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). IN (synonym="home") + FORMER (synonym="maker") = INFORMER; definition: "singer" The answer is INFORMER.

Home-maker and singer (8)

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