Crossword Genius

Senseless how squabble ends (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

inane

I'm a little stuck... Click here to teach me more about this clue!

'senseless' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)

'how squabble ends' is the wordplay.
'how' becomes 'ina' (I can't explain this - if you can you should believe this answer much more).
'squabble' becomes 'niggle' (synonyms).
'ends' suggests removing the centre.
'niggle' with its centre taken out is 'ne'.
'ina'+'ne'='INANE'

Can you help me to learn more?

(Other definitions for inane that I've seen before include "Absurd" , "Unintelligent" , "Witless and pointless" , "Empty-headed" , "Silly, witless" .)

I've seen this clue in The Sun.
Want a hint initially instead of a full solution? Install my app