What does the cryptic crossword clue "Quietly polish ring (5)" mean?

The definition is "ring". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). P (abbreviation of "Quietly") + HONE (synonym of "polish"); definition: "ring" The answer is PHONE.

Quietly polish ring (5)

Guardian Cryptic #27658 | 10 Across | 2018-11-05 flower

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