What does the cryptic crossword clue "Firm ruined can shut (7)" mean?

The definition is "Firm". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of CANSHUT ("can shut") [anagram: "ruined"] = STAUNCH; definition: "Firm" The answer is STAUNCH.

Firm ruined can shut (7)

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