What does the cryptic crossword clue "Sin absent before arrest (6)" mean?

The definition is "Sin". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). OFF (synonym of "absent") + END (synonym of "arrest"); definition: "Sin" The answer is OFFEND.

Sin absent before arrest (6)

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