What does the cryptic crossword clue "Turned over rugs in academy showing endurance (7)" mean?

The definition is "endurance". The wordplay uses a reversal. MATS (reversal="rugs") + IN (synonym="from surface") + A (synonym="academy") = STAMINA; definition: "endurance" The answer is STAMINA.

Turned over rugs in academy showing endurance (7)

Guardian Cryptic #29190 | 5 Down | 2023-10-02 flower

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