What does the cryptic crossword clue "Kick around family that’s failing (7)" mean?

The definition is "failing". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). KIN (synonym="‘family’") in TANG (synonym="‘kick’ – I suppose in the sense of a taste, flavour or smack") = TANKING; definition: "failing" The answer is TANKING.

Kick around family that’s failing (7)

Guardian Cryptic #29394 | 16 Across | 2024-05-28 flower

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