What does the cryptic crossword clue "Book launch takes stamina (5)" mean?

The definition is "stamina". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). B (synonym="abbreviation for book") in FIRE (synonym="to launch a projectile") = FIBRE; definition: "stamina" The answer is FIBRE.

Book launch takes stamina (5)

Independent Cryptic #11713 | 24 Down | 2024-04-25 flower

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