What does the cryptic crossword clue "Kitchen utensil, surprisingly, isn't rare (8)" mean?

The definition is "rare". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of ISNTRARE ("isn't rare") [anagram: "surprisingly,"] = STRAINER; definition: "Kitchen utensil," The answer is STRAINER.

Kitchen utensil, surprisingly, isn't rare (8)

Guardian Cryptic #26070 | 8 Across | 2013-10-04 flower

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