What does the cryptic crossword clue "Rue posh distressed musician mourning his wife (7)" mean?

The definition is "mourning his wife". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of RUE + POSH = ORPHEUS; definition: "mourning his wife" The answer is ORPHEUS.

Rue posh distressed musician mourning his wife (7)

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