What does the cryptic crossword clue "Quiet station reduced its capacity (6)" mean?

The definition is "reduced its capacity". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). SH (abbreviation="Quiet") + RANK (synonym="station") = SHRANK; definition: "reduced its capacity" The answer is SHRANK.

Quiet station reduced its capacity (6)

Independent Cryptic #1827 | 17 Across | 2025-03-02 flower

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