What does the cryptic crossword clue "Let oboes play like serpents? (8)" mean?

The definition is "like serpents". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of LETOBOES ("Let oboes") [anagram: "play"] = OBSOLETE; definition: "like serpents?" The answer is OBSOLETE.

Let oboes play like serpents? (8)

Guardian Cryptic #29192 | 21 Across | 2023-10-04 flower

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