What does the cryptic crossword clue "Original state maintained by Jagger? (8)" mean?

The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). AVER (synonym="state") in MICK (synonym="Mick Jagger of the Rolling Stones") = MAVERICK The answer is MAVERICK.

Original state maintained by Jagger? (8)

Independent Cryptic #11931 | 17 Across | 2025-01-04 flower

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