What does the cryptic crossword clue "Stop and check locks in tsar when unruly (8)" mean?

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Stop and check locks in tsar when unruly (8)

Guardian Cryptic #29455 | 4 Down | 2024-08-07

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REIN ("check") locks in *(tsar) [anag: when unruly ]

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