What does the cryptic crossword clue "Wally returning container with end broken off (6)" mean?

The definition is "Wally". The wordplay uses a reversal. TIN (reversal="TIN") + WIT (synonym="WIT") = NITWIT; definition: "Wally" The answer is NITWIT.

Wally returning container with end broken off (6)

Times Cryptic #28747 | 11 Across | 2023-10-30 flower

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