What does the cryptic crossword clue "Sinuous snake sheds skin (5)" mean?

The definition is "Sinuous". The wordplay uses a deletion. LITHE (deletion) + (deletion) = LITHE; definition: "Sinuous" The answer is LITHE.

Sinuous snake sheds skin (5)

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