What does the cryptic crossword clue "Openly vile lad, as Con, failed us (10)" mean?

The definition is "Openly vile". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of LAD, + AS + CON, + US = SCANDALOUS; definition: "Openly vile" The answer is SCANDALOUS.

Openly vile lad, as Con, failed us (10)

Independent Cryptic #11746 | 19 Across | 2024-06-03 flower

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