What does the cryptic crossword clue "Bone in grave Greek character returned (7)" mean?

The definition is "Bone". The wordplay uses a reversal. STERN (synonym="grave") + MU (reversal="Greek character") = STERNUM; definition: "Bone" The answer is STERNUM.

Bone in grave Greek character returned (7)

Times Cryptic #28864 | 27 Across | 2024-03-14 flower

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