What does the cryptic crossword clue "Unscrupulous person reticent and mostly severe (7)" mean?

The definition is "Unscrupulous person". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). SHY (synonym="SHY") + STER (synonym="STER") = SHYSTER; definition: "Unscrupulous person" The answer is SHYSTER.

Unscrupulous person reticent and mostly severe (7)

Times Cryptic #29167 | 28 Across | 2025-03-03 flower

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