What does the cryptic crossword clue "Like air in wrong end of house (8)" mean?

The definition is "Like". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). SIN (synonym="wrong = bad deed") + GABLE (synonym="the triangular wall at the edge of two sloping roof panels = end of house, though it could be at the front of one") = SINGABLE; definition: "Like air" The answer is SINGABLE.

Like air in wrong end of house (8)

Independent Cryptic #11828 | 17 Down | 2024-09-06 flower

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