What does the cryptic crossword clue "Means to reverse large sailing vessel (4)" mean?

The definition is "sailing vessel". The wordplay uses charade, reversal. WAY (synonym of "Means") + L (synonym of "large") [reversal: "to"]; definition: "sailing vessel" The answer is YAWL.

Means to reverse large sailing vessel (4)

Times Cryptic #28976 | 20 Across | 2024-07-23 flower

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