What does the cryptic crossword clue "Burgle home to get bird (5)" mean?

The definition is "bird". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). ROB (synonym="‘burgle’") + IN (synonym="‘home’") = ROBIN; definition: "bird" The answer is ROBIN.

Burgle home to get bird (5)

Guardian Cryptic #29118 | 19 Across | 2023-07-10 flower

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