What does the cryptic crossword clue "Silly answer meeting sanctimonious silence (5)" mean?

The definition is "Silly". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). A (abbreviation="answer") + PI (abbreviation="sanctimonious") + SH (abbreviation="silence") = APISH; definition: "Silly" The answer is APISH.

Silly answer meeting sanctimonious silence (5)

Times Cryptic #28846 | 22 Across | 2024-02-22 flower

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