What does the cryptic crossword clue "Stance in reforms, most prudent (8)" mean?

The definition is "most prudent". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of STANCEIN ("Stance in") [anagram: "reforms,"] = CANNIEST; definition: "most prudent" The answer is Canniest.

Stance in reforms, most prudent (8)

Telegraph Prize Cryptic #3149 | 21 Across | 2022-02-27 flower

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