What does the cryptic crossword clue "Model has a rare Indian instrument (5)" mean?

The definition is "Indian instrument". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). SIT (abbreviation="Model") + A (from clue) + R (first_letter="rare") = SITAR; definition: "Indian instrument" The answer is SITAR.

Model has a rare Indian instrument (5)

Daily Mail Cryptic #17290 | 13 Across | 2024-02-09 flower

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