What does the cryptic crossword clue "Very nearly locating obscure rocks (15)" mean?

The definition is "Very nearly". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of LOCATINGOBSCURE ("locating obscure") [anagram: "rocks"] = CLOSEBUTNOCIGAR; definition: "Very nearly" The answer is CLOSEBUTNOCIGAR.

Very nearly locating obscure rocks (15)

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