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Instrument, but missing bag (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

sack

'bag' is the definition.
(both can mean a container)

'instrument but missing' is the wordplay.
'instrument' becomes 'sackbut' (early type of trombone).
'missing' is a deletion indicator.
'sackbut' with 'but' removed is 'SACK'.

(Other definitions for sack that I've seen before include "Destruction" , "Large canvas bag" , "Large bag; dismiss" , "Fire the old drink?" , "present holder" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.
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