What does the cryptic crossword clue "Service is nevertheless no good (8)" mean?

The definition is "good". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). EVENSO (synonym of "nevertheless") + NG (synonym of "no good"); definition: "Service" The answer is EVENSONG.

Service is nevertheless no good (8)

Guardian Cryptic #25539 | 13 Across | 2012-01-23 flower

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