What does the cryptic crossword clue "He may perhaps steal piano and flute (5)" mean?

The definition is "flute". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). CRIM (synonym="criminal, he may perhaps steal") + P (synonym="piano") = CRIMP; definition: "flute" The answer is CRIMP.

He may perhaps steal piano and flute (5)

Times Cryptic #28979 | 6 Across | 2024-07-26 flower

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