What does the cryptic crossword clue "Frank defiant response to You can't do that!? (6)" mean?

The definition is "Frank". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). CAN (synonym="opposite of [defiant response to]") + DID (synonym="defiant response to YOU CAN’T DO THAT") = CANDID; definition: "Frank" The answer is CANDID.

Frank defiant response to You can't do that!? (6)

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