What does the cryptic crossword clue "Essentially unmuzzle his gun (3)" mean?

The definition is "gun". The wordplay uses charade, parts. UZ (middle of "unmuzzle") + I (middle of "his") [middle: "Essentially"]; definition: "gun" The answer is UZI.

Essentially unmuzzle his gun (3)

Independent Cryptic #11623 | 22 Across | 2024-01-11 flower

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