What does the cryptic crossword clue "Detective's funds said to spread widely (8)" mean?

The definition is "to spread widely". The wordplay uses a homophone (sounds like). DI’S (detective’s) PERSE sounds like PURSE = funds. The answer is DISPERSE.

Detective's funds said to spread widely (8)

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