What does the cryptic crossword clue ""Sinner" for "sinker"? I'm not sure — "singer"? Let me think (7)" mean?

The definition is "“Sinner” for “sinker”?". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). ER (synonym="I’m not sure") + RAT (synonym="singer") + UM (synonym="let me think") = ERRATUM; definition: ""Sinner" for "sinker"?" The answer is ERRATUM.

"Sinner" for "sinker"? I'm not sure — "singer"? Let me think (7)

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