What does the cryptic crossword clue "Bit of rock, say, extracted from boulder if fractured (4)" mean?

The definition is "Bit of rock, say". The wordplay uses a hidden word. Hidden in "bit of rock, say, extracted from bouldeR IF Fractured" The answer is RIFF.

Bit of rock, say, extracted from boulder if fractured (4)

Guardian Cryptic #29174 | 19 Across | 2023-09-13 flower

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