What does the cryptic crossword clue "Mobster, I learn, essentially unable to create issue (7)" mean?

The definition is "unable to create issue". The wordplay uses a hidden word. Hidden answer (essentially = just the middle of a word or phrase) in [mob] STER I LE [arn]. The answer is STERILE.

Mobster, I learn, essentially unable to create issue (7)

Independent Cryptic #11641 | 27 Across | 2024-02-01 flower

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