What does the cryptic crossword clue "Returning neighbour's musical instrument (4)" mean?

The definition is "musical instrument". The wordplay uses charade, reversal. reverse of ABUT (synonym of "neighbour's") [reversal: "Returning"]; definition: "musical instrument" The answer is TUBA.

Returning neighbour's musical instrument (4)

Times Cryptic #29011 | 4 Down | 2024-09-02 flower

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