What does the cryptic crossword clue "Conservative crank for instance is cunning (6)" mean?

The definition is "cunning". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). C (abbreviation="Conservative") + LEVER (synonym="crank") = CLEVER; definition: "cunning" The answer is CLEVER.

Conservative crank for instance is cunning (6)

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