Kids involved in a sordid row (4)

I believe the answer is:

skid

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'a sordid row' is the definition.
The answer and definition can be both acts as well as being singular nouns.
Maybe there's a link between them I don't understand?

'kids involved' is the wordplay.
'involved' indicates anagramming the letters (involved can mean confusing or complex).
'kids' anagrammed gives 'SKID'.

'in' is the link.

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(Other definitions for skid that I've seen before include "Slide uncontrollably" , "Runner" , "Slip out of control" , "Slide at an angle" , "Uncontrolled slide" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.

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