What does the cryptic crossword clue "Scant capital in Santander bank (7)" mean?

The definition is "Scant". The wordplay uses acrostic, charade. S (first letter of "Santander") + LENDER (synonym of "bank") [first letter: "capital"]; definition: "Scant" The answer is SLENDER.

Scant capital in Santander bank (7)

Guardian Cryptic #29252 | 27 Across | 2023-12-13 flower

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