What does the cryptic crossword clue "One fuming after bet knocked back? (4)" mean?

The definition is "One fuming". The wordplay uses charade, reversal. reverse of ANTE (synonym of "bet") [reversal: "knocked"]; definition: "One fuming" The answer is ETNA.

One fuming after bet knocked back? (4)

Times Cryptic #28957 | 16 Across | 2024-07-01 flower

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