What does the cryptic crossword clue "Moment taken by Yankee that's ostentatious (6)" mean?

The definition is "ostentatious". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). FLASH (synonym="Moment") + Y (abbreviation="Yankee") = FLASHY; definition: "ostentatious" The answer is FLASHY.

Moment taken by Yankee that's ostentatious (6)

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