What does the cryptic crossword clue "Open prison was satisfactory (6)" mean?

The definition is "Open". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). CAN (synonym="prison") + DID (synonym="was") = CANDID; definition: "Open" The answer is CANDID.

Open prison was satisfactory (6)

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