What does the cryptic crossword clue "Being tense, ramble about buried valuables (5)" mean?

The definition is "buried valuables". The wordplay uses charade, reversal. T (synonym of "tense,") + ROVE (synonym of "ramble") [reversal: "about"]; definition: "buried valuables" The answer is TROVE.

Being tense, ramble about buried valuables (5)

Guardian Cryptic #29004 | 27 Across | 2023-02-27 flower

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