What does the cryptic crossword clue "Ceremonial procedure by enthusiast, nothing held back (8)" mean?

The definition is "back". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). RITE (synonym="Ceremonial") + NUT (synonym="enthusiast,") + O (abbreviation="nothing") = RITENUTO; definition: "held back" The answer is RITENUTO.

Ceremonial procedure by enthusiast, nothing held back (8)

Guardian Cryptic #29349 | 9 Across | 2024-04-05 flower

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