What does the cryptic crossword clue "Mad family is an accident waiting to happen (6,4)" mean?

The definition is "Mad". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). BANANAS (synonym="mad") + KIN (synonym="family") = BANANASKIN The answer is BANANASKIN.

Mad family is an accident waiting to happen (6,4)

Guardian Cryptic #29699 | 13 Across | 2025-05-20 flower

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