What does the cryptic crossword clue "Vengeful spirits certainly associated with Hibernia (7)" mean?

The definition is "Vengeful spirits". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). ERIN (synonym="Hibernia") + YES (synonym="certainly") = ERINYES; definition: "Vengeful spirits" The answer is ERINYES.

Vengeful spirits certainly associated with Hibernia (7)

Times Cryptic #28655 | 17 Across | 2023-07-14 flower

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