What does the cryptic crossword clue "Female crossing river died: RIP (5)" mean?

The definition is "RIP". The wordplay uses charade, container. SHE (synonym of "Female") + R (abbreviation of "river") + D (synonym of "died:") [container: "crossing"]; definition: "RIP" The answer is SHRED.

Female crossing river died: RIP (5)

Times Cryptic #29188 | 22 Across | 2025-03-27 flower

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