What does the cryptic crossword clue "Staid manner affected by Tories (8)" mean?

The definition is "Staid manner". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of BYTORIES ("by Tories") [anagram: "affected"] = SOBRIETY; definition: "Staid manner" The answer is SOBRIETY.

Staid manner affected by Tories (8)

Times Cryptic #29175 | 12 Across | 2025-03-12 flower

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