What does the cryptic crossword clue "Most of shop opened by key that’s cut? Serious stuff (8)" mean?

The definition is "Serious stuff". The wordplay uses a deletion. VITA (synonym="l") in GRAS (synonym="s") = GRAVITAS; definition: "Serious stuff" The answer is GRAVITAS.

Most of shop opened by key that’s cut? Serious stuff (8)

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