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Antic no reformer could comprehend (7)

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I believe the answer is:

contain

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'comprehend' is the definition.
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'antic no reformer' is the wordplay.
'antic no' can be anagrammed to 'CONTAIN'.
Though, I am not sure how the anagram is indicated.

'could' acts as a link.

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(Other definitions for contain that I've seen before include "Carry" , "I cannot (anag) - hold back" , "Accommodate" , "Enclose" , "keep within bounds" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Independent.
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