What does the cryptic crossword clue "Quality of a sound medic, cutting fag out (6)" mean?

The definition is "Quality of a sound". The wordplay uses charade, container. MB (synonym of "medic,") + TIRE (synonym of "fag out") [container: "cutting"]; definition: "Quality of a sound" The answer is TIMBRE.

Quality of a sound medic, cutting fag out (6)

Times Cryptic #28672 | 12 Across | 2023-08-03 flower

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