What does the cryptic crossword clue "Unassuming in two ways? (6)" mean?

The definition is "Unassuming". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). MODES (synonym="ways?") + T (first_letter="two") = MODEST; definition: "Unassuming" The answer is MODEST.

Unassuming in two ways? (6)

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