What does the cryptic crossword clue "Reserve cast put by lake (7)" mean?

The definition is "Reserve". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). SHY (synonym="‘cast’, throw") + NESS (synonym="‘lake’, or Loch as it is generally known") = SHYNESS; definition: "Reserve" The answer is SHYNESS.

Reserve cast put by lake (7)

Guardian Cryptic #29603 | 27 Across | 2025-01-28 flower

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