What does the cryptic crossword clue "Frank possibly has Capone's temper (6)" mean?

The definition is "t". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). ANNE (synonym="e.g. a metal") + AL (synonym="”temper” as a verb meaning to toughen (e.g. a metal") = ANNEAL; definition: "ANNEAL=”temper” as a verb meaning to toughen (e" The answer is ANNEAL.

Frank possibly has Capone's temper (6)

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