What does the cryptic crossword clue "Lowdown on the team's spirits (5)" mean?

The definition is "spirits". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). GEN (synonym="lowdown") + II (synonym="eleven – team") = GENII; definition: "spirits" The answer is GENII.

Lowdown on the team's spirits (5)

Guardian Cryptic #29287 | 26 Across | 2024-01-24 flower

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