What does the cryptic crossword clue "Retired auditor's uncertainty about branch? (5,3)" mean?

The definition is "Retired". The wordplay uses a homophone (sounds like). homophone (auditor’s) of ‘bough doubt’=”uncertainty about branch” The answer is BOWEDOUT.

Retired auditor's uncertainty about branch? (5,3)

Guardian Cryptic #29091 | 8 Across | 2023-06-08 flower

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