What does the cryptic crossword clue "Rita's broken bones (5)" mean?

The definition is "bones". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of RITAS ("Rita's") [anagram: "broken"] = TARSI; definition: "bones" The answer is TARSI.

Rita's broken bones (5)

Guardian Cryptic #29254 | 26 Across | 2023-12-15 flower

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