What does the cryptic crossword clue "Came down after siesta, subdued (10)" mean?

The definition is "subdued". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). REST (synonym="siesta") + RAINED (synonym="came down") = RESTRAINED; definition: "subdued" The answer is RESTRAINED.

Came down after siesta, subdued (10)

Independent Cryptic #11995 | 29 Across | 2025-03-20 flower

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