What does the cryptic crossword clue "After a drink, sailor gets up for a dance (5)" mean?

The definition is "After". The wordplay uses charade, reversal. RUM (synonym of "drink,") + AB (synonym of "sailor") [reversal: "gets up"]; definition: "a dance" The answer is RUMBA.

After a drink, sailor gets up for a dance (5)

Guardian Cryptic #26897 | 2 Down | 2016-05-30 flower

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