Crossword Genius

Motif retraced around part of stringed instrument (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

fret

'part of stringed instrument' is the definition.
(eg part of a guitar)

'motif retraced around' is the wordplay.
'around' indicates a hidden word.
'FRET' is hidden within 'motif retraced'.

(Other definitions for fret that I've seen before include "ridge > that obscures sea view" , "Be always anxious" , "Split up" , "Sort of saw work" , "Vex oneself - part of a fingerboard" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.
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