What does the cryptic crossword clue "Academic canny concealing report of arrest? (9)" mean?

The definition is "Academic". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). CHOLAR (synonym="CHOLAR") in SLY (synonym="canny") = SCHOLARLY; definition: "Academic" The answer is SCHOLARLY.

Academic canny concealing report of arrest? (9)

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