What does the cryptic crossword clue "Significant ruin besetting Scots sweetheart (5)" mean?

The definition is "Significant". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). JO (synonym="Scots sweetheart") in MAR (synonym="ruin") = MAJOR; definition: "Significant" The answer is MAJOR.

Significant ruin besetting Scots sweetheart (5)

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