What does the cryptic crossword clue "Meeting sweethearts – they’re easy to take out (7,5)" mean?

The definition is "they’re easy to take out". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). SITTING (synonym="meeting") + DUCKS (synonym="sweethearts") = SITTINGDUCKS The answer is SITTINGDUCKS.

Meeting sweethearts – they’re easy to take out (7,5)

Guardian Cryptic #29342 | 10 Down | 2024-03-28 flower

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