Not a good way to live (4)

I believe the answer is:

evil

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'not a good way' is the definition.
I can't judge whether this definition defines the answer.

'live' is the wordplay.
'live' anagrams to 'EVIL'.
But, I am not clear how the anagram is indicated.

'to' acts as a link.

Can you help me to learn more?

(Other definitions for evil that I've seen before include "Morally reprehensible" , "no good in this puzzle" , "Morally corrupt" , "Harmful; unlucky" , "Wicked, sinful" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.

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