What does the cryptic crossword clue "Revolutionary stunt ruined old joke (8)" mean?

The definition is "old joke". The wordplay uses anagram, charade. anagram of STUNT ("stunt") [anagram: "ruined"] + CHE (synonym of "Revolutionary") = CHESTNUT; definition: "old joke" The answer is CHESTNUT.

Revolutionary stunt ruined old joke (8)

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