What does the cryptic crossword clue "A toff introducing island's religious leader (9)" mean?

The definition is "religious leader". The wordplay uses charade, container. A (abbreviation of "A") + YAH (synonym of "toff") + ATOLL (synonym of "island's") [container: "introducing"]; definition: "religious leader" The answer is AYATOLLAH.

A toff introducing island's religious leader (9)

Times Cryptic #29240 | 9 Across | 2025-05-27 flower

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