What does the cryptic crossword clue "Fly beyond remaining fire (9)" mean?

The definition is "Fly beyond". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). OVER (synonym="remaining") + SHOOT (synonym="fire") = OVERSHOOT; definition: "Fly beyond" The answer is OVERSHOOT.

Fly beyond remaining fire (9)

Times Cryptic #27356 | 15 Down | 2019-05-21 flower

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