What does the cryptic crossword clue "Subdued when there aren't many exciting openings (4)" mean?

The definition is "Subdued". The wordplay uses acrostic. T (first_letter="there") + A (first_letter="aren't") + M (first_letter="many") + E (first_letter="exciting") = TAME; definition: "Subdued" The answer is TAME.

Subdued when there aren't many exciting openings (4)

Guardian Cryptic #29053 | 12 Across | 2023-04-25 flower

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