What does the cryptic crossword clue "Buccaneer finally turned libertine (5)" mean?

The definition is "Buccaneer". The wordplay uses charade, parts. D (last letter of "turned") + RAKE (synonym of "libertine") [last letter: "finally"]; definition: "Buccaneer" The answer is DRAKE.

Buccaneer finally turned libertine (5)

Times Cryptic #29168 | 13 Across | 2025-03-04 flower

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