What does the cryptic crossword clue "Engineer melds true instrument (5,4)" mean?

The definition is "instrument". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of MELDSTRUE ("melds true") [anagram: "Engineer"] = STEELDRUM; definition: "instrument" The answer is STEELDRUM.

Engineer melds true instrument (5,4)

Guardian Cryptic #29094 | 14 Across | 2023-06-12 flower

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