What does the cryptic crossword clue "Spanish girl wearing indoor accessories, being evasive (12)" mean?

The definition is "being evasive". The wordplay uses charade, container. INES (synonym of "Spanish girl") + SLIPPERS (synonym of "indoor accessories,") [container: "wearing"]; definition: "being evasive" The answer is SLIPPERINESS.

Spanish girl wearing indoor accessories, being evasive (12)

Times Cryptic #28606 | 17 Across | 2023-05-18 flower

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