What does the cryptic crossword clue "Spoke quietly, announcing result of family injury? (7)" mean?

The definition is "injury?". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). MUM (synonym="MUM") + BLED (synonym="result of family injury") = MUMBLED; definition: "Spoke quietly," The answer is MUMBLED.

Spoke quietly, announcing result of family injury? (7)

Guardian Cryptic #28256 | 5 Across | 2020-10-05 flower

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