What does the cryptic crossword clue "Island battered in conclusion, briefly (6)" mean?

The definition is "Island". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). HIT (synonym="battered") in TAI (synonym="TAI") = TAHITI; definition: "Island" The answer is TAHITI.

Island battered in conclusion, briefly (6)

Guardian Cryptic #28187 | 1 Across | 2020-07-16 flower

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