What does the cryptic crossword clue "Minister’s signal to collar scoundrel (6)" mean?

The definition is "Minister". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). RAT (synonym="‘scoundrel’") in CUE (synonym="‘signal’") = CURATE; definition: "Minister's" The answer is CURATE.

Minister’s signal to collar scoundrel (6)

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