What does the cryptic crossword clue "Liable to pinch uncle's oar somehow? (9)" mean?

The definition is "Liable to pinch". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of UNCLESOAR ("uncle's oar") [anagram: "somehow?"] = LARCENOUS; definition: "Liable to pinch" The answer is LARCENOUS.

Liable to pinch uncle's oar somehow? (9)

Times Cryptic #28873 | 10 Across | 2024-03-25 flower

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