What does the cryptic crossword clue "Moved quickly into outfit valuing intelligence – they are full of brains (6)" mean?

The definition is "brains". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). RAN (synonym="moved quickly") in CIA (synonym="Central Intelligence Agency – outfit valuing intelligence") = CRANIA The answer is CRANIA.

Moved quickly into outfit valuing intelligence – they are full of brains (6)

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