Instrument in embarrassing condition while, on reflection, needing polish (9)

Guardian Cryptic #29188 | 10 Across | 2023-09-29
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I haven't cracked this one yet — but the brilliant team at Fifteensquared have:

POX=”embarrassing condition” + AS=”while”, both reversed/”on reflection”; plus HONE=”polish” as a verb

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