What does the cryptic crossword clue "Restrain obstinate beast biting a couple of Zulus (6)" mean?

The definition is "Restrain". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). ZZ (synonym="ZZ") in MULE (synonym="MULE") = MUZZLE; definition: "Restrain" The answer is MUZZLE.

Restrain obstinate beast biting a couple of Zulus (6)

Times Cryptic #28873 | 1 Across | 2024-03-25 flower

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