What does the cryptic crossword clue "Body temperature, at a rough estimate (5)" mean?

The definition is "Body". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). T (synonym="temperature + OR SO (at a rough estimate") + OR (synonym="OR") + SO (synonym="at a rough estimate") = TORSO; definition: "Body" The answer is TORSO.

Body temperature, at a rough estimate (5)

Guardian Cryptic #29623 | 19 Across | 2025-02-20 flower

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