What does the cryptic crossword clue "Son, mean and empty-headed (6)" mean?

The definition is "empty-headed". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). S (synonym of "Son,") + CATTY (synonym of "mean"); definition: "empty-headed" The answer is SCATTY.

Son, mean and empty-headed (6)

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