What does the cryptic crossword clue "Lack of clarity as court brought up sinister point (10)" mean?

The definition is "Lack of clarity". The wordplay uses charade, reversal. WOO (synonym of "court") + ILL (synonym of "sinister") + NESS (synonym of "point") [reversal: "brought"]; definition: "Lack of clarity" The answer is WOOLLINESS.

Lack of clarity as court brought up sinister point (10)

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