What does the cryptic crossword clue "Birds' duet rudely interrupted (9)" mean?

The definition is "interrupted". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of BIRDSDUET ("Birds' duet") [anagram: "rudely"] = DISTURBED; definition: "interrupted" The answer is DISTURBED.

Birds' duet rudely interrupted (9)

Guardian Cryptic #28944 | 4 Down | 2022-12-19 flower

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