What does the cryptic crossword clue "Right old bankrupt is very strong (6)" mean?

The definition is "strong". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). R (abbreviation="Right") + O (abbreviation="old") + BUST (synonym="bankrupt") = ROBUST; definition: "strong" The answer is ROBUST.

Right old bankrupt is very strong (6)

Independent Cryptic #1727 | 28 Across | 2023-04-02 flower

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