What does the cryptic crossword clue "Detectives scent returning trouble (7)" mean?

The definition is "trouble". The wordplay uses a reversal. DIS (synonym="DIS") + BRUT (reversal="BRUT") = DISTURB; definition: "trouble" The answer is DISTURB.

Detectives scent returning trouble (7)

Independent Cryptic #11632 | 26 Across | 2024-01-22 flower

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