What does the cryptic crossword clue "Stick-up in Istanbul casbah (4)" mean?

The wordplay uses hidden reversed. Hidden answer (in . . .), reversed (up, in a down clue) in [istan] BUL C [asbah]. As in a piece of wood used as a weapon. The answer is CLUB.

Stick-up in Istanbul casbah (4)

Independent Cryptic #11747 | 5 Down | 2024-06-04 flower

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