What does the cryptic crossword clue "Airline backs peculiar measure (5)" mean?

The definition is "measure". The wordplay uses charade, parts. RUM (synonym of "peculiar") [last letter: "backs"] + BA (synonym of "Airline"); definition: "measure" The answer is RUMBA.

Airline backs peculiar measure (5)

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