What does the cryptic crossword clue "Silly idiots, ninnies and nincompoops: empty heads (5)" mean?

The definition is "Silly". The wordplay uses acrostic. first letters of "idiots, ninnies and nincompoops: empty" = INANE; definition: "Silly" The answer is Inane.

Silly idiots, ninnies and nincompoops: empty heads (5)

Telegraph Prize Cryptic #3011 | 26 Across | 2019-07-07 flower

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