What does the cryptic crossword clue "Can the German fight in explosive situation? (9)" mean?

The definition is "explosive situation?". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). TIN (abbreviation="Can") + DER (abbreviation="the German") + BOX (abbreviation="fight") = TINDERBOX; definition: "explosive situation?" The answer is TINDERBOX.

Can the German fight in explosive situation? (9)

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