What does the cryptic crossword clue "Theft of cuckoo shite (5)" mean?

The definition is "Theft". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of SHITE ("shite") [anagram: "cuckoo"] = HEIST; definition: "Theft" The answer is HEIST.

Theft of cuckoo shite (5)

Guardian Cryptic #29346 | 21 Down | 2024-04-02 flower

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