What does the cryptic crossword clue "Idiot accepted standard returns, saving nothing (5)" mean?

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Idiot accepted standard returns, saving nothing (5)

Times Cryptic #29396 | 26 Across | 2025-11-25

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NORM (accepted standard) reversed, containing O (nothing)

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