What does the cryptic crossword clue "I tie in-law up and hide (3,2,4)" mean?

The definition is "hide". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of I + TIE + IN-LAW = LIEINWAIT; definition: "hide" The answer is LIEINWAIT.

I tie in-law up and hide (3,2,4)

Independent Cryptic #12030 | 16 Down | 2025-04-30 flower