What does the cryptic crossword clue "Numbers of Germans were untrustworthy? I'm not sure (6)" mean?

The definition is "Numbers of Germans". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). LIED (synonym of "were untrustworthy?") + ER (synonym of "I'm not sure"); definition: "Numbers of Germans" The answer is Lieder.

Numbers of Germans were untrustworthy? I'm not sure (6)

Telegraph Prize Cryptic #3112 | 5 Down | 2021-06-13 flower

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