What does the cryptic crossword clue "I scram around to retain it, curved sword (8)" mean?

The definition is "curved sword". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of I + SCRAM + IT, = SCIMITAR; definition: "curved sword" The answer is SCIMITAR.

I scram around to retain it, curved sword (8)

Daily Mail Cryptic #17003 | 22 Across | 2023-01-03 flower

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