What does the cryptic crossword clue "Where blood flows to one’s ears ineffectually (2,4)" mean?

The definition is "Where". The wordplay uses a homophone (sounds like). Sounds like (to one’s ears) ‘in vein’ (where blood flows) The answer is INVAIN.

Where blood flows to one’s ears ineffectually (2,4)

Guardian Cryptic #29347 | 17 Down | 2024-04-03 flower

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