What does the cryptic crossword clue "Bishop at dance without a top on gets wood (5)" mean?

The definition is "wood". The wordplay uses acrostic. B (synonym="abbreviation for bishop") + ALSA (synonym="a style of dance") = BALSA; definition: "wood" The answer is BALSA.

Bishop at dance without a top on gets wood (5)

Independent Cryptic #12083 | 24 Down | 2025-07-01 flower

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