What does the cryptic crossword clue "Tense, ahead of number showing restraint (6)" mean?

The definition is "restraint". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). T (abbreviation="Tense,") + ETHER (synonym="number") = TETHER; definition: "restraint" The answer is TETHER.

Tense, ahead of number showing restraint (6)

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