What does the cryptic crossword clue "Quiet European married Arkwright's son (4)" mean?

The definition is "Arkwright’s son". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). SH (abbreviation="Quiet") + E (abbreviation="European") + M (abbreviation="married") = SHEM; definition: "Arkwright's son" The answer is SHEM.

Quiet European married Arkwright's son (4)

Times Cryptic #29023 | 26 Across | 2024-09-16 flower

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