What does the cryptic crossword clue "Buff barrel from the bottom up (3)" mean?

The definition is "Buff". The wordplay uses charade, reversal. reverse of TUN (synonym of "barrel") [reversal: "from"]; definition: "Buff" The answer is NUT.

Buff barrel from the bottom up (3)

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