What does the cryptic crossword clue "Calm down, maintaining strength completely (3,3,3)" mean?

The definition is "completely". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). THEW (synonym="THEW") in ALLAY (synonym="ALLAY") = ALL THE WAY; definition: "completely" The answer is ALL THE WAY.

Calm down, maintaining strength completely (3,3,3)

Times Cryptic #28894 | 15 Down | 2024-04-18 flower

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