What does the cryptic crossword clue "Spot woman's stringed instrument (6)" mean?

The definition is "stringed instrument". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). ZIT (synonym="Spot") + HER (abbreviation="woman's") = ZITHER; definition: "stringed instrument" The answer is ZITHER.

Spot woman's stringed instrument (6)

Daily Mail Cryptic #16779 | 30 Across | 2022-02-23 flower

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