What does the cryptic crossword clue "Instrument from retreating boat on fire (7)" mean?

The definition is "fire". The wordplay uses a reversal. SACK (synonym="dismiss; fire") + TUB (reversal="boat") = SACKBUT; definition: "Instrument" The answer is SACKBUT.

Instrument from retreating boat on fire (7)

Independent Cryptic #11671 | 5 Across | 2024-03-07 flower

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