What does the cryptic crossword clue "Meagre capital of Santander bank? (7)" mean?

The definition is "bank?". The wordplay uses acrostic, charade. S (first letter of "Santander") + LENDER (synonym of "bank?") [first letter: "capital"]; definition: "Meagre" The answer is SLENDER.

Meagre capital of Santander bank? (7)

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