What does the cryptic crossword clue "It may work wonders in Malta's new constitution (8)" mean?

The definition is "It may work wonders". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of IN + MALTA'S = TALISMAN; definition: "It may work wonders" The answer is TALISMAN.

It may work wonders in Malta's new constitution (8)

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It may work wonders in Malta's new constit­ution (8)

It may work wonders in Malta's new constitution (8)