What does the cryptic crossword clue "One keeps back shock career, not allowed to be spoken about (8)" mean?

The definition is "One keeps back shock". The wordplay uses a homophone (sounds like). homophones of (spoken about) “hare” (career) and “banned” (not allowed). The answer is HAIRBAND.

One keeps back shock career, not allowed to be spoken about (8)

Times Cryptic #29099 | 15 Across | 2024-12-13 flower

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