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Old instrument for little Sally Renshaw? (4)

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I believe the answer is:

lyre

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'old instrument' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)

'little sally renshaw?' is the wordplay.
'LYRE' is hidden within the letters.
But, I am uncertain how this is indicated.

'for' is the link.

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(Other definitions for lyre that I've seen before include "Instrument played by Orpheus" , "Music-maker" , "Old instrument, like a harp" , "Old stringed instrument" , "Early harp" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.
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