What does the cryptic crossword clue "Dance supremo by a rising river (5,4)" mean?

The definition is "Dance". The wordplay uses charade, reversal. BOSS (synonym of "supremo") + A (abbreviation of "a") + AVON (synonym of "river") [reversal: "rising"]; definition: "Dance" The answer is BOSSANOVA.

Dance supremo by a rising river (5,4)

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