What does the cryptic crossword clue ""Problem" in musical involving doctor's instrument (7)" mean?

The definition is "instrument". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). MB (synonym="doctor") in MARIA (synonym="problem in musical, Sound of Music") = MARIMBA; definition: "instrument" The answer is MARIMBA.

"Problem" in musical involving doctor's instrument (7)

Times Cryptic #29243 | 9 Across | 2025-05-30 flower

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