What does the cryptic crossword clue "Cross one river with a note (5)" mean?

The definition is "Cross". The wordplay uses anagram, charade. anagram of A ("a") + I (synonym of "one") + R (synonym of "river") + TE (synonym of "note") = IRATE; definition: "Cross" The answer is IRATE.

Cross one river with a note (5)

Guardian Cryptic #24840 | 1 Across | 2009-10-26 flower

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