What does the cryptic crossword clue "Making sound spoils instrument (4)" mean?

The definition is "instrument". The wordplay uses a homophone (sounds like). LUTE (sounds like "spoils") [homophone: "sound"]; definition: "instrument" The answer is LUTE.

Making sound spoils instrument (4)

Times Cryptic #28867 | 25 Across | 2024-03-18 flower

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