What does the cryptic crossword clue "Saw show, rhythm and blues initially? (7)" mean?

The definition is "Saw". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). PROVE (synonym="show,") + R (first_letter="rhythm") + B (first_letter="blues") = PROVERB; definition: "Saw" The answer is Proverb.

Saw show, rhythm and blues initially? (7)

Telegraph Prize Cryptic #3107 | 1 Across | 2021-05-09 flower

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