What does the cryptic crossword clue "Islander's son facing a complaint (6)" mean?

The definition is "Islander". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). S (abbreviation="son") + A (abbreviation="a") + MOAN (synonym="complaint") = SAMOAN; definition: "Islander's" The answer is SAMOAN.

Islander's son facing a complaint (6)

Times Cryptic #28700 | 3 Down | 2023-09-05 flower

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